Berkeley, CA vs Lakeway, TX
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
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 17.5). Lakeway leads in cost of living index (146 vs 222). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $104,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Lakeway, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 68.2 (#1332) |
| Population | 118,962 | 19,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $747,050 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $154,118 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+39.3 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Berkeley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
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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D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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