Albany, NY vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in crime level (12.8 vs 22.4). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 30.8 min). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $54,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 101,228 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 148 |
| 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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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