Berkeley, CA vs Moses Lake, WA
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
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 29). Moses Lake leads in cost of living index (107 vs 222). Moses Lake leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Moses Lake, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 69.1 (#1255) |
| Population | 118,962 | 26,299 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $367,681 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $66,218 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+37.5 |
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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+
69.1 Score
Moses Lake, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,681
Population
26,299
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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