Berkeley, CA vs Lemon Grove, 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
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 52). Lemon Grove leads in cost of living index (144 vs 222). Lemon Grove leads in crime level (12.1 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Lemon Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 61.9 (#1885) |
| Population | 118,962 | 27,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $761,919 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $77,833 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+16.8 |
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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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D-
61.9 Score
Lemon Grove, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$761,919
Population
27,569
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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