Albany, GA vs Belton, MO
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
76.5
#339 nationally
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (9.1 vs 22.6). Belton leads in median household income ($68,030 vs $43,724). Albany leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, GA | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#339) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 66,877 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $131,450 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $43,724 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.1 | R+32.1 |
C
76.5 Score
Albany, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$131,450
Population
66,877
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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