Albany, CA vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 14.8). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $75,731). Imperial Beach leads in cost of living index (167 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 19,097 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+16.8 |
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
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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