Albany, NY vs Chamblee, GA
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
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Chamblee leads in median household income ($76,682 vs $54,736). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 26.4 min). Chamblee leads in crime level (17.2 vs 22.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Chamblee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 60.4 (#1934) |
| Population | 101,228 | 31,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $482,127 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $76,682 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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