Berkeley, CA vs Northampton, 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
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 44). Northampton leads in cost of living index (129 vs 222). Northampton leads in crime level (12.2 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 118,962 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+41.9 |
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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+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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