Albany, NY vs Roswell, NM
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
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (65 vs 33). Roswell leads in cost of living index (89 vs 109). Albany leads in median household income ($54,736 vs $48,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 101,228 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | R+44.8 |
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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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76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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