Berkeley, CA vs Eden Prairie, 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
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in cost of living index (127 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Eden Prairie, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 74 (#642) |
| Population | 118,962 | 62,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $508,114 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $129,345 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.6 |
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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 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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