Berkeley, CA vs Louisville, KY
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
Louisville
72.3
#906 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 34). Louisville leads in cost of living index (91 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $58,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Louisville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.3 (#906) |
| Population | 118,962 | 633,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $265,579 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+16.6 |
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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
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Louisville, KY
Bourbon City on the Ohio River
Median Home
$265,579
Population
633,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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