Berkeley, CA vs Elmwood Park, IL
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
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 17.5). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (111 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $75,784).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Elmwood Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.6 (#698) |
| Population | 118,962 | 23,369 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $360,118 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $75,784 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
Midwest
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