Berkeley, CA vs Medford, OR
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
Medford
68.8
#1283 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 38). Medford leads in cost of living index (117 vs 222). Medford leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Medford, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 68.8 (#1283) |
| Population | 118,962 | 85,098 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $412,596 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $65,647 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 17 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+6.4 |
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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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D+
68.8 Score
Medford, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,596
Population
85,098
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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