Berkeley, CA vs Kenmore, WA
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
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 28). Kenmore leads in cost of living index (162 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Kenmore, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 65.3 (#1637) |
| Population | 118,962 | 23,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $1,008,245 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $132,191 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+51.7 |
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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
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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