Berkeley, CA vs Morristown, NJ
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
Morristown
67.6
#1403 nationally
Morristown leads in crime level (7.2 vs 17.5). Morristown leads in cost of living index (151 vs 222). Morristown leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Morristown, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 67.6 (#1403) |
| Population | 118,962 | 20,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $920,121 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $113,926 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.7 |
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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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D+
67.6 Score
Morristown, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$920,121
Population
20,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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