Berkeley, CA vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 62). Garden Grove leads in cost of living index (165 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 118,962 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.6 |
F
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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