Albany, OR vs Benicia, 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
70.6
#1081 nationally
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $69,777). Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 33.5 min). Albany leads in cost of living index (111 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 57,053 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+23.0 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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