McDonough, GA vs Patterson, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Patterson leads in walk score (42 vs 21). McDonough leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 43.9 min). McDonough leads in cost of living index (101 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McDonough, GA | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1187) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 32,138 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,217 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $77,804 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.7 | R+11.0 |
D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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