Albany, CA vs Cedar Park, TX
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
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207). Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Cedar Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 73.8 (#669) |
| Population | 19,097 | 77,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $470,231 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $118,903 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.5 |
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
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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