Berkeley, CA vs Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne
73.4
#739 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 17.5). Hawthorne leads in cost of living index (140 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Hawthorne, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.4 (#739) |
| Population | 118,962 | 19,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $651,326 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $105,168 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+2.9 |
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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
Pacific
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73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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