HEAD TO HEAD
Albany vs Atlanta
Atlanta leads Albany on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Albany, GA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Atlanta, GA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Albany | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 ◆ | 82 |
| Affordable to rent | 92 ◆ | 64 |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 83 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 57 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 28 | 98 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Albany | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $168K | $383K |
| Typical rent | $1,072/mo | $1,840/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.2°C | 16.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.51 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #295 | #9 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.