Best Places To Live: Peachtree Corners or Peachtree City?

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA — In metro Atlanta, we have a habit of including the word "Peachtree" in the name of just about everything.

So, it's maybe not too surprising that two of Atlanta's most desirable suburban cities are thus named.

But that raises an obvious question. Which is a better place to live? Peachtree Corners or Peachtree City?

The folks over at Money may have made it a little easier to decide.

Packed into Money's coverage of its 2016 Best Places to Live list is a comparison tool that lets you look at key statistics about two cities, side by side.

Here's what we got when we keyed in the Battle of the Peachtrees:

Percentage of residents with at least a bachelor's degree:

Peachtree Corners: 50.2%, Peachtree City: 51.7%

Advantage: Peachtree City

Average commute time in minutes:

Peachtree Corners: 26, Peachtree City: 28

Advantage: Peachtree Corners

Median family income:

Peachtree Corners: $77,708, Peachtree City: $103,324

Advantage: Peachtree City

Projected 5-year job growth:

Peachtree Corners: 4%, Peachtree City: 7%

Advantage: Peachtree City

Unemployment rate:

Peachtree Corners: 5%, Peachtree City: 5.2%

Advantage: Peachtree Corners

Median home price:

Peachtree Corners: $265,000, Peachtree City: $289,000

Advantage: Peachtree Corners if you're looking. Peachtree City if you already own.

Average property tax:

Peachtree Corners: $3,193, Peachtree City: $3,131

Advantage: Peachtree City

Wow ... a lot of those were really close. Which city do you think pulled it out? And what other factors should have been considered? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

And you can conduct your own city-to-city matchups with Money's comparison tool.

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