Berkeley, CA vs Braintree Town, MA
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
Braintree Town leads in crime level (7.8 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 38). Braintree Town leads in cost of living index (149 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Braintree Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,962 | 38,490 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $120,593 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+28.8 |
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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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Score
Braintree Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
38,490
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Median Income
$120,593
Northeast
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