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Albany, CA vs San Carlos, CA

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Are people in San Carlos older or younger than people in Albany?
- The Median Age in San Carlos is 4.4 years older than in Albany.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Carlos or Albany?
- San Carlos housing costs are 72.7% more expensive than Albany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Carlos or Albany?
- The average commute for residents of San Carlos is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Albany.

Things to do in Albany?
Albany, CA is a pleasant village northeast of Berkeley featuring several spectacular spots such as Memorial Park perfect for exploring or Cerrito Creek Trail ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Cajun & Blues Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in San Carlos?
San Carlos, CA is located in San Mateo County and is known for its quiet residential streets enhanced by vibrant downtown business district. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities such as sailing or golfing nearby.

 Albany, CASan Carlos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,754329,725,481
 Median Income$113,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,218,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Albany    4 Reviews

Albany is one of the best places to live not only in California but the USA. Niche 2023 has ranked Albany the number one suburb in California and is consistently in the  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like many places in the Bay Area, there are some mixed-race couples and gay couples in Albany. What is really striking, though, is the number of families where both  More

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Albany was originally built as a railroad workers' town. So the bad news is that nearly every house was originally two, or at most three, bedrooms with one bath, about  More

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Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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