Albany, NY vs Ann Arbor, MI
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
70.2
#1122 nationally
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Ann Arbor leads in median household income ($73,018 vs $54,736). Albany leads in walk score (65 vs 57). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Ann Arbor, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 72.9 (#803) |
| Population | 101,228 | 123,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $536,036 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $73,018 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+44.4 |
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70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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