Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Atlanta, GA
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy leads 12 of 23 categories
Atlanta
Georgia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,655
Violent Crime Index
221⚠ High
Population
494,838 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Atlanta, GA
Pros
Homes cost $222k less ($395,600 vs $617,300)
Rent averages $650/mo less ($1,512 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Tracy
Smaller class sizes — 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $34,062/yr
Violent crime (840.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3748.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Tracy, CA
Pros
64% less violent crime than Atlanta
Households earn $34,062 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Atlanta
Key Differences at a Glance
Atlanta
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Atlanta
Median Home Value
$222k less
$395,600 vs $617,300
Tracy
Median Income
$34,062
$111,717 vs $77,655/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
64% lower
301.4 vs 840.6 per 100k
Tracy
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 90.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $395,600⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,512⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,655 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 204⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 221⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.9% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Atlanta Public Schools | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 53.7°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.0°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 494,838 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 34.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.7% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Atlanta is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tracy leads 12 of 23 categories. Atlanta wins 11 and Tracy wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Atlanta to Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($395,600 vs $617,300 median home), income ($77,655 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Atlanta, GA and Tracy, CA are about 2,081 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.