Berkeley, CA vs Rohnert Park, 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
Rohnert Park
64
#1726 nationally
Rohnert Park leads in crime level (7.1 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 41). Rohnert Park leads in cost of living index (157 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Rohnert Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 64 (#1726) |
| Population | 118,962 | 44,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $713,812 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $93,322 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+46.2 |
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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
64 Score
Rohnert Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$713,812
Population
44,546
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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