Berkeley, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
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
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 41). Forest Grove leads in crime level (9.2 vs 17.5). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 118,962 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+34.0 |
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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
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66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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