Albany, CA vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 63). White Plains leads in cost of living index (160 vs 207). White Plains leads in crime level (3.1 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 19,097 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+26.3 |
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 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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