Albany, NY vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $54,736). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 22.4). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 101,228 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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