Albany, CA vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $124,469). Albany leads in cost of living index (207 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 19,097 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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