Berkeley, CA vs Charlottesville, VA
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
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 222). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.4 min). Charlottesville leads in crime level (9.8 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Charlottesville, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 70.1 (#1130) |
| Population | 118,962 | 44,983 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $522,903 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $67,177 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 17 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+68.7 |
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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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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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