Albany, OR vs Palm Desert, 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
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.9). Albany leads in cost of living index (111 vs 136). Albany leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 57,053 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+1.3 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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