Berkeley, CA vs Texas City, 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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Texas City leads in cost of living index (93 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 36). Texas City leads in crime level (9.3 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 118,962 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+27.4 |
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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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C+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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