Berkeley, CA vs Carbondale, 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
Carbondale
73.3
#752 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $27,360). Carbondale leads in cost of living index (89 vs 222). Carbondale leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Carbondale, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.3 (#752) |
| Population | 118,962 | 21,592 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $146,285 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $27,360 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 27.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 89 |
| 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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73.3 Score
Carbondale, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,285
Population
21,592
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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