Berkeley, CA vs Royal Palm Beach, FL
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
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in crime level (4.4 vs 17.5). Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 118,962 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+0.8 |
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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+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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