Berkeley, CA vs College Station, TX
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
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 34). College Station leads in cost of living index (110 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.7 (#841) |
| Population | 118,962 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+24.9 |
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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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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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