Berkeley, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
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
Palm Springs
61.2
#1915 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 35). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (138 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $67,451).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Palm Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 61.2 (#1915) |
| Population | 118,962 | 45,218 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $617,269 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $67,451 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+1.3 |
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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-
61.2 Score
Palm Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,269
Population
45,218
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
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