Berkeley, CA vs Blacksburg, VA
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
Blacksburg
72.5
#869 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Blacksburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.5 (#869) |
| Population | 118,962 | 45,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $425,635 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $42,012 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.1 |
| 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+3.5 |
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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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72.5 Score
Blacksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,635
Population
45,485
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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