Albany, CA vs Greenfield, CA
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
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 17.3). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $73,904). Greenfield leads in cost of living index (135 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Greenfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 58.7 (#1953) |
| Population | 19,097 | 20,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $555,180 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $73,904 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield 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
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F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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