Berkeley, CA vs Columbia Heights, MN
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
Columbia Heights
74.9
#527 nationally
Columbia Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 222). Columbia Heights leads in crime level (8.8 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 53).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Columbia Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 74.9 (#527) |
| Population | 118,962 | 22,278 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $303,089 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $70,470 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+4.4 |
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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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74.9 Score
Columbia Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,089
Population
22,278
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Midwest
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