Albany, CA vs Powder Springs, GA
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
Powder Springs
65.8
#1609 nationally
Powder Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 207). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 7.2). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $88,311).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Powder Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 65.8 (#1609) |
| Population | 19,097 | 18,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $367,149 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $88,311 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+14.9 |
Data coverage note: Powder Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
65.8 Score
Powder Springs, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,149
Population
18,950
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,311
Southeast
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