Berkeley, CA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in crime level (8.2 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 63). South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $104,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 118,962 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+50.3 |
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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
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D
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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