Berkeley, CA vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $67,188). South Gate leads in cost of living index (144 vs 222). South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 118,962 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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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62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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