Albertville, AL vs Arcadia, 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.
Albertville
76.8
#305 nationally
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 19). Albertville leads in cost of living index (87 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $55,933).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albertville, AL | Arcadia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#305) | 60.7 (#1926) |
| Population | 23,031 | 54,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $215,897 | $1,395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $55,933 | $108,214 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+71.7 | D+32.9 |
C
76.8 Score
Albertville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$215,897
Population
23,031
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
19
Southeast
View Albertville, AL →
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
View Arcadia, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Albertville for: