Berkeley, CA vs Sachse, TX

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

vs

Sachse

74.2

#626 nationally

Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 18). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 222).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Berkeley, CA Sachse, TX
WhereAtHome Score 59.6 (#1947) 74.2 (#626)
Population 118,962 32,294
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,460,437 $433,539
Median Household Income $104,716 $127,888
Average Commute 30.4 min 30.5 min
Walk Score 85 18
Crime Level 17.5 2.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 222 114
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+22.2