Berkeley, CA vs Castle Rock, CO
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
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in cost of living index (141 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Castle Rock, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 70.5 (#1092) |
| Population | 118,962 | 81,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $666,242 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $135,985 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+7.0 |
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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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C-
70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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