Albany, CA vs Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon
67.1
#1463 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 35). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $69,227). Mount Vernon leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 19,097 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| 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 | D+8.9 |
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+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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