Albany, OR vs Yucca Valley, 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
Yucca Valley
63.1
#1801 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (5.4 vs 16.6). Albany leads in walk score (33 vs 20). Albany leads in median household income ($69,777 vs $54,153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Yucca Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 63.1 (#1801) |
| Population | 57,053 | 21,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $360,437 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $54,153 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 16.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+2.1 |
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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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63.1 Score
Yucca Valley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,437
Population
21,664
Crime
High
Walk Score
20
Pacific
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