Berkeley, CA vs Queen Creek, AZ
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
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in cost of living index (131 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 118,962 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+3.5 |
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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+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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