McDonough, GA vs Poway, 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
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.2). McDonough leads in cost of living index (101 vs 179). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $77,804).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McDonough, GA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1187) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 32,138 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,217 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $77,804 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.7 | D+16.8 |
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
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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