Albany, CA vs Daytona Beach, FL
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
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $47,608). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 9.0). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Daytona Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 74.2 (#615) |
| Population | 19,097 | 82,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $252,989 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $47,608 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+21.8 |
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
74.2 Score
Daytona Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$252,989
Population
82,485
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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