Berkeley, CA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
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
Desert Hot Springs
64.4
#1692 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 34). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $45,863). Desert Hot Springs leads in cost of living index (115 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Desert Hot Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 64.4 (#1692) |
| Population | 118,962 | 33,438 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $378,683 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $45,863 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+1.3 |
F
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
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D
64.4 Score
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,683
Population
33,438
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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