Albany, CA vs Mission Viejo, 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
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 36). Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.8). Mission Viejo leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Mission Viejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 66.1 (#1585) |
| Population | 19,097 | 90,624 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $1,216,985 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $136,570 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 190 |
| 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
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D
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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