Berkeley, CA vs New Berlin, WI
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 Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 19). New Berlin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New Berlin, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.6 (#861) |
| Population | 118,962 | 40,260 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $461,638 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $94,769 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+19.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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