Albany, CA vs Roseville, 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

vs

Roseville

66.3

#1562 nationally

Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 38). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 6.0). Roseville leads in cost of living index (154 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Albany, CA Roseville, CA
WhereAtHome Score 68.2 (#1329) 66.3 (#1562)
Population 19,097 159,135
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,249,885 $651,227
Median Household Income $124,469 $112,265
Average Commute 31.7 min 27.7 min
Walk Score 84 38
Crime Level 3.8 6.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 207 154
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+8.5