Berkeley, CA vs New Hope, MN
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 Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 17.5). New Hope leads in cost of living index (108 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 118,962 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.6 |
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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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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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