Berkeley, CA vs Joliet, IL
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
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 35). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 222). Joliet leads in crime level (9.6 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 118,962 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.6 |
| 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 | D+1.6 |
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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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75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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