Albany, CA vs Amherst Town, MA
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
Amherst Town
66
#305 nationally
Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $68,427). Amherst Town leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Amherst Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 66 (#305) |
| Population | 19,097 | 40,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $68,427 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 18.9 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+41.9 |
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
Pacific
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Amherst Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
40,277
Median Income
$68,427
Commute
18.9 min
Northeast
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