Albany, CA vs American Canyon, 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
68.2
#1329 nationally
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 8.9). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 36). American Canyon leads in cost of living index (161 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | American Canyon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 64.1 (#1715) |
| Population | 19,097 | 21,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $738,626 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $122,694 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+34.9 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
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D
64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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