Berkeley, CA vs State College, PA
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
State College
72.8
#834 nationally
State College leads in crime level (4.2 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $43,459). State College leads in average commute (16.2 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | State College, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.8 (#834) |
| Population | 118,962 | 40,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $421,721 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $43,459 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 16.2 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.8 |
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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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72.8 Score
State College, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$421,721
Population
40,687
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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