Albany, NY vs Imperial, 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
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 22.4). Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $54,736). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 101,228 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 2.1 |
| 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 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial 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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C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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