Albany, NY vs Culver City, 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
70.2
#1122 nationally
Culver City
60.8
#1921 nationally
Culver City leads in median household income ($114,429 vs $54,736). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 208). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Culver City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 60.8 (#1921) |
| Population | 101,228 | 39,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $1,287,430 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $114,429 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 18.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Culver City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,287,430
Population
39,041
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Pacific
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