Berkeley, CA vs Culver City, CA
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
Culver City
60.8
#1921 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 76). Culver City leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 30.4 min). Culver City leads in median household income ($114,429 vs $104,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Culver City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 60.8 (#1921) |
| Population | 118,962 | 39,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $1,287,430 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $114,429 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 18.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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
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D-
60.8 Score
Culver City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,287,430
Population
39,041
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Pacific
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