Albany, CA vs Union City, 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
Union City
69.3
#1236 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 9). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $46,696). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 10.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Union City, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 69.3 (#1236) |
| Population | 19,097 | 27,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $233,661 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $46,696 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+44.9 |
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+
69.3 Score
Union City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,661
Population
27,832
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
9
Southeast
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