Berkeley, CA vs Garfield Heights, OH
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
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Garfield Heights leads in cost of living index (83 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $49,864). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Garfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 80.4 (#77) |
| Population | 118,962 | 28,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $138,742 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $49,864 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 12.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+31.5 |
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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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B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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