Berkeley, CA vs Glendale Heights, IL
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
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 38). Glendale Heights leads in cost of living index (107 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 118,962 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+13.3 |
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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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76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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