Berkeley, CA vs Berwyn, IL
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
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 17.5). Berwyn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $71,300).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Berwyn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 78.1 (#194) |
| Population | 118,962 | 54,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $319,912 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $71,300 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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