Albany, OR vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $69,777). Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.0). Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 57,053 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+23.0 |
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
Pacific
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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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