Albany, CA vs Broadview Heights, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Broadview Heights
75.4
#458 nationally
Broadview Heights leads in crime level (0.1 vs 3.8). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 10). Broadview Heights leads in cost of living index (103 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Broadview Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 75.4 (#458) |
| Population | 19,097 | 19,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $376,901 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $97,902 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+31.5 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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C
75.4 Score
Broadview Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,901
Population
19,634
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
10
Midwest
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