New Albany, IN vs Westminster, MD

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.

New Albany

76.1

#380 nationally

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

New Albany leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.7 min). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $53,982). New Albany leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric New Albany, IN Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76.1 (#380) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 37,329 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $240,674 $470,642
Median Household Income $53,982 $71,286
Average Commute 20.7 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 37 38
Crime Level 7.3 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.5 R+25.0