HEAD TO HEAD
Albany vs Monroe
Monroe leads Albany on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Albany, GA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Monroe, LA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Albany | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 | 96 |
| Affordable to rent | 92 ◆ | 87 |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 91 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 59 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 28 | 46 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Albany | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $168K | $169K |
| Typical rent | $1,072/mo | $1,206/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.2°C | 18.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 4.56 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #295 | #222 |
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.