Albany, NY vs Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 165). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29.2 min). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $54,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 101,228 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 165 |
| 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-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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