Berkeley, CA vs San Bernardino, 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
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 45). San Bernardino leads in cost of living index (124 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $61,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 118,962 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.1 |
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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-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
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