Albany, CA vs American Fork, UT
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 Fork
72
#931 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 32). American Fork leads in cost of living index (120 vs 207). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | American Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 72 (#931) |
| Population | 19,097 | 38,549 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $529,134 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $90,490 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+39.8 |
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
Pacific
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C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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