Albany, NY vs El Monte, 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
70.2
#1122 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
El Monte leads in crime level (11.6 vs 22.4). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29.3 min). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 101,228 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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