Berkeley, CA vs Prichard, AL
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
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 23). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $36,110). Prichard leads in cost of living index (82 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Prichard, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 76.4 (#355) |
| Population | 118,962 | 18,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $59,455 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $36,110 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+16.4 |
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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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76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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