Berkeley, CA vs North Aurora, 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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 21). North Aurora leads in cost of living index (113 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 118,962 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+9.4 |
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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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73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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