Berkeley, CA vs Fort Lee, NJ
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 Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 17.5). Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 222). Berkeley leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Fort Lee, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 71.1 (#1021) |
| Population | 118,962 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $604,159 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $101,573 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+3.4 |
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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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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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