Albany, OR vs Millbrae, 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
70.6
#1081 nationally
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Albany leads in cost of living index (111 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $69,777). Millbrae leads in walk score (55 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 57,053 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+50.3 |
C-
70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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