Berkeley, CA vs Maywood, 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
Maywood
62.2
#1867 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $57,615). Maywood leads in cost of living index (140 vs 222). Maywood leads in crime level (15.8 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Maywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.2 (#1867) |
| Population | 118,962 | 23,824 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $654,269 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $57,615 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 80 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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-
62.2 Score
Maywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,269
Population
23,824
Crime
High
Walk Score
80
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