Albany, NY vs South 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in crime level (12.8 vs 22.4). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 27.7 min). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 101,228 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 61 |
| 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
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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