Berkeley, CA vs Galt, 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
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 33). Galt leads in cost of living index (133 vs 222). Galt leads in crime level (11.3 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 118,962 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.7 |
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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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D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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