Albany, OR vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 33 min). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $69,777). Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 57,053 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+2.1 |
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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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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