Miss Maudie says to Scout, "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets." What does this mean? What is the significance of the difference between Atticus and others in the town?

Atticus does not pretend to be better than anyone. He is not racist and does not put on airs. He raises his children with the same standards that he raises himself with. Other people in the town make up long lies that they blame on others, using race as a key part.