Berkeley, CA vs Panama City Beach, FL
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
Panama City Beach
73.7
#691 nationally
Panama City Beach leads in crime level (3.6 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 33). Panama City Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Panama City Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 73.7 (#691) |
| Population | 118,962 | 19,393 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $415,340 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $76,091 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.6 |
| 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 | R+47.4 |
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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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73.7 Score
Panama City Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$415,340
Population
19,393
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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