Berkeley, CA vs Fort Worth, 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
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 35). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 118,962 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+5.1 |
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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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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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