Berkeley, CA vs Imperial Beach, CA
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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $75,731). Imperial Beach leads in cost of living index (167 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 69).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 118,962 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+16.8 |
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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
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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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