Albany, OR vs Bessemer, AL
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
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 47.8). Albany leads in median household income ($69,777 vs $34,953). Bessemer leads in cost of living index (85 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Bessemer, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 71.9 (#943) |
| Population | 57,053 | 25,037 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $133,398 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $34,953 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 47.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+10.4 |
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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
Pacific
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71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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