Berkeley, CA vs Calumet City, 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
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Calumet City leads in cost of living index (92 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $56,727). Calumet City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Calumet City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 78.4 (#179) |
| Population | 118,962 | 34,358 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $156,808 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $56,727 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 92 |
| 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+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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