Albany, NY vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 22.4). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 169). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 101,228 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 169 |
| 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
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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