Berkeley, CA vs New Bedford, MA
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 Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $54,604). New Bedford leads in cost of living index (116 vs 222). New Bedford leads in crime level (9.7 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 118,962 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+1.3 |
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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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D+
68.9 Score
New Bedford, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$446,955
Population
100,695
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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