Berkeley, CA vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 17.5). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $71,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 118,962 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Berkeley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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