Berkeley, CA vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 17.5). Santa Paula leads in cost of living index (142 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $72,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 118,962 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+15.1 |
F
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
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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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