Berkeley, CA vs Harker Heights, TX
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
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 118,962 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+16.2 |
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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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76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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