Berkeley, CA vs Palisades Park, 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
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 17.5). Palisades Park leads in cost of living index (161 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $93,250).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 118,962 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+3.4 |
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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+
69.7 Score
Palisades Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,015,171
Population
20,102
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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