Berkeley, CA vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in cost of living index (173 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 68).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 118,962 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 173 |
| 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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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