Albany, CA vs Celina, TX
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
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $124,469). Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Celina, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 70.7 (#1068) |
| Population | 19,097 | 43,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $522,657 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $142,643 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| 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+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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