Berkeley, CA vs New York City, NY
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 York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $74,694). Berkeley leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 41.2 min). New York City leads in cost of living index (187 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 118,962 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+64.8 |
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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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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