Balch Springs, TX vs Berkeley, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 27). Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $58,680).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Berkeley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 59.6 (#1947) |
| Population | 26,711 | 118,962 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $1,460,437 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $104,716 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 85 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 17.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 222 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+53.6 |
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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F
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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