Berkeley, CA vs Franklin Town, MA
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
Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in cost of living index (144 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Franklin Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,962 | 33,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $138,062 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+28.8 |
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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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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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