Berkeley, CA vs Kiryas Joel, NY
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
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 25). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $40,218). Kiryas Joel leads in crime level (10.6 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 118,962 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+8.4 |
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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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Score
Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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