HEAD TO HEAD
Albany vs Pottsville
Albany and Pottsville split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Albany, GA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Pottsville, PA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Albany | Pottsville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 | 96 |
| Affordable to rent | 92 ◆ | 85 |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 50 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 38 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 28 ◆ | 26 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Albany | Pottsville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $168K | $168K |
| Typical rent | $1,072/mo | $1,256/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.2°C | 10.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 3.86 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #295 | #304 |
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.