Albany, CA vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $74,891). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 68). Los Angeles leads in cost of living index (173 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 19,097 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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