Berkeley, CA vs Menlo Park, 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
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in crime level (6.3 vs 17.5). Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $104,716). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 118,962 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 6.3 |
| 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+50.3 |
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
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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