Berkeley, CA vs Fort Collins, CO
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
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 42). Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 222). Fort Collins leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 118,962 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+17.6 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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