Albany, CA vs Nampa, ID

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

Nampa

68.2

#1337 nationally

Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 29). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 9.7). Nampa leads in cost of living index (104 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Albany, CA Nampa, ID
WhereAtHome Score 68.2 (#1329) 68.2 (#1337)
Population 19,097 114,268
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,249,885 $418,651
Median Household Income $124,469 $67,346
Average Commute 31.7 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 84 29
Crime Level 3.8 9.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 207 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+46.6