Albany, CA vs Palmetto Bay, FL
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
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 30). Palmetto Bay leads in cost of living index (155 vs 207). Palmetto Bay leads in median household income ($144,987 vs $124,469).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Palmetto Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,097 | 24,264 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $144,987 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+11.4 |
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
Pacific
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Score
Palmetto Bay, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Population
24,264
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$144,987
Southeast
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