Berkeley, CA vs New Albany, IN
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
New Albany
76.1
#380 nationally
New Albany leads in cost of living index (91 vs 222). New Albany leads in crime level (7.3 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New Albany, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 76.1 (#380) |
| Population | 118,962 | 37,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $240,674 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $53,982 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+15.5 |
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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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76.1 Score
New Albany, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$240,674
Population
37,329
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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