Berkeley, CA vs Perth Amboy, NJ
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
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in cost of living index (122 vs 222). Perth Amboy leads in crime level (10.7 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 118,962 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+8.0 |
F
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
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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