Smyrna, GA vs Visalia, 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.
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Visalia
68.8
#1285 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (6.2 vs 11.9). Visalia leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 28.5 min). Smyrna leads in median household income ($92,258 vs $75,658).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Smyrna, GA | Visalia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1301) | 68.8 (#1285) |
| Population | 56,566 | 144,998 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $448,607 | $401,379 |
| Median Household Income | $92,258 | $75,658 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | R+20.7 |
D+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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D+
68.8 Score
Visalia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$401,379
Population
144,998
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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