Berkeley, CA vs Cape Girardeau, MO
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
Cape Girardeau
74.1
#635 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 30). Cape Girardeau leads in cost of living index (93 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $51,671).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Cape Girardeau, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 74.1 (#635) |
| Population | 118,962 | 40,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $220,162 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $51,671 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 17.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+46.5 |
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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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74.1 Score
Cape Girardeau, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$220,162
Population
40,508
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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