Berkeley, CA vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 39). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 222). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 118,962 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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