Berkeley, CA vs Inglewood, 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
Inglewood
60.7
#1928 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $67,563). Inglewood leads in cost of living index (160 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 73).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 60.7 (#1928) |
| Population | 118,962 | 102,865 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $766,920 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $67,563 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 18.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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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60.7 Score
Inglewood, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$766,920
Population
102,865
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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