Chamblee, GA vs Dunwoody, GA

Chamblee is moderately more affordable than Dunwoody, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Chamblee scores 122 compared to 137 for Dunwoody, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunwoody can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chamblee is $1,775/month compared to $1,806/month in Dunwoody — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chamblee is more affordable at $407,900 median vs $579,400.

Median household income in Chamblee is $81,774 compared to $109,116 in Dunwoody (-25.1%). While Dunwoody is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chamblee spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Dunwoody.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.5°F vs 61.5°F). Dunwoody receives more rainfall at 51.4" per year compared to 51.4" in Chamblee.