Albany, CA vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 15). Wildomar leads in cost of living index (140 vs 207). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $89,912).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 19,097 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+1.3 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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