Berkeley, CA vs Sandy Springs, GA
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
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Sandy Springs leads in crime level (3.8 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 27). Sandy Springs leads in cost of living index (137 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 118,962 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+44.9 |
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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+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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