New York vs Albany
Side-by-side comparison across six federal data streams. New York edges out Albany on the composite MoveScore (66 vs 63).
| Metric | New York | Albany |
|---|---|---|
| MoveScore (Composite) | 66/100 (C) | 63/100 (C) |
| Safety (FBI UCR) | 54/100 (C) | N/A |
| Violent Crime / 100k | 360 | N/A |
| Water (EPA SDWIS) | N/A | N/A |
| Air (EPA AQS median AQI) | 48 (B) | 42 (C) |
| Schools (NCES) | N/A | 69/100 (B) |
| Fiscal Health (Census) | 64/100 · $129,119 pc | 63/100 · $46,595 pc |
| Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS) | 3.2/5 · 16 tracked | 2.7/5 · 4 tracked |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is a better place to live, New York or Albany?
New York edges out Albany on the composite MoveScore (66 vs 63). The honest answer depends on what you weight most. New York and Albany each have different strengths across the six federal data streams — see the breakdown above and decide which trade-offs fit your priorities.
Are New York and Albany in the same state?
Yes, both cities are in New York.
Where does the data come from?
All sub-scores trace to federal government sources: FBI UCR for safety, EPA SDWIS for water, EPA AQS for air, NCES/EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospitals.
Side-by-side comparisons use the same six federal data streams as full city profiles. Bold entries indicate the better value on each metric.