Berkeley, CA vs Round Lake Beach, IL
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
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 17.5). Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 118,962 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+20.8 |
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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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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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