Albany, CA vs Riviera Beach, FL
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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 25.8). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 32). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $57,851).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 19,097 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+0.8 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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