Berkeley, CA vs Casa Grande, AZ
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
Casa Grande
69.6
#1183 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 27). Casa Grande leads in cost of living index (100 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $64,535).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Casa Grande, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 69.6 (#1183) |
| Population | 118,962 | 63,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $318,524 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $64,535 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+22.1 |
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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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D+
69.6 Score
Casa Grande, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$318,524
Population
63,743
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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