Berkeley, CA vs New Haven, CT
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
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
New Haven leads in cost of living index (113 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $54,305). New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 71.4 (#985) |
| Population | 118,962 | 135,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $338,157 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $54,305 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 14.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | N/A |
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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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71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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