Berkeley, CA vs Buffalo Grove, 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
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 40). Buffalo Grove leads in cost of living index (126 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Buffalo Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 77.6 (#229) |
| Population | 118,962 | 42,482 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $452,107 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $127,553 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+20.8 |
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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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C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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