Albany, CA vs Lynnwood, WA

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

vs

Lynnwood

63.5

#1764 nationally

Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 7.2). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $72,241). Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 54).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Albany, CA Lynnwood, WA
WhereAtHome Score 68.2 (#1329) 63.5 (#1764)
Population 19,097 43,867
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,249,885 $760,273
Median Household Income $124,469 $72,241
Average Commute 31.7 min 30 min
Walk Score 84 54
Crime Level 3.8 7.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 207 138
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+19.0