Berkeley, CA vs New Rochelle, NY
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 Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 17.5). New Rochelle leads in cost of living index (159 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 64).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 118,962 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+26.3 |
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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+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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