Santa Cruz, CA vs Suwanee, GA
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.
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 16.8). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Cruz, CA | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1932) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 61,501 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,360,355 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $105,491 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 205 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+54.4 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Cruz has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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