Suwanee, GA vs Waltham, MA
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.
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.9). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Suwanee, GA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1602) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 22,913 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $602,592 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $100,780 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Waltham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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