Albany, CA vs Brookfield, WI
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
Brookfield
73.5
#718 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 20). Brookfield leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207). Brookfield leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Brookfield, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 73.5 (#718) |
| Population | 19,097 | 41,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $533,966 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $121,837 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+19.8 |
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
73.5 Score
Brookfield, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,966
Population
41,884
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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