Berkeley, CA vs Burleson, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 28). Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Burleson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.2 (#767) |
| Population | 118,962 | 55,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $340,014 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $87,312 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+51.4 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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