Berkeley, CA vs Savannah, GA
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
Savannah
68.9
#1275 nationally
Savannah leads in cost of living index (97 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 38). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $50,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 68.9 (#1275) |
| Population | 118,962 | 150,396 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $325,155 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $50,547 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.1 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+18.0 |
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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+
68.9 Score
Savannah, GA
Southern hospitality meets coastal beauty
Median Home
$325,155
Population
150,396
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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