What they mean by stating that Atticus is the same in his house as he is in public is just that he does not put on a show in public to make others think he is better than he really is. Atticus does not change the way he acts or the way he treats people to earn their good opinion. He really is just a good person no matter who is around.
It is often easy to be on our best behavior in public, with our manners and courtesies in tact, but often when we enter our own homes, we treat our families in a much less kind manner than we do complete strangers. Atticus is not that way. He treats his children with as much respect as he does anyone in the community.
Atticus is different from others in town for just the reason described above. He is a good person through and through. He does not harbor resentments or revenge in his heart. He treats everyone with respect, regardless of wealth, race, or family. Most of the townspeople judge others based on their own ignorance, condemning them for the color of their skin or, in the case of Boo Radley, because they just don't understand them.
Good luck with your assignment! I hope this helps.
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