Berkeley, CA vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 222). Naperville leads in crime level (9.3 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 118,962 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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