Albany, CA vs Laguna Beach, 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
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 43). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 4.6). Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Laguna Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 64.3 (#1701) |
| Population | 19,097 | 22,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $3,056,376 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $141,875 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 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+2.6 |
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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D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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