Berkeley, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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

vs

Rancho Cucamonga

63

#1806 nationally

Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 41). Rancho Cucamonga leads in cost of living index (159 vs 222).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Berkeley, CA Rancho Cucamonga, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.6 (#1947) 63 (#1806)
Population 118,962 174,405
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,460,437 $788,806
Median Household Income $104,716 $105,534
Average Commute 30.4 min 33 min
Walk Score 85 41
Crime Level 17.5 8.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 222 159
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+2.1