Berkeley, CA vs Laguna 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
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in crime level (4.6 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 43). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $104,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Laguna Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 64.3 (#1701) |
| Population | 118,962 | 22,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $3,056,376 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $141,875 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.6 |
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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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64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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