Berkeley, CA vs Trussville, AL
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
Trussville
74.7
#571 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 10). Trussville leads in crime level (3.8 vs 17.5). Trussville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Trussville, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 74.7 (#571) |
| Population | 118,962 | 26,770 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $401,735 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $118,028 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+10.4 |
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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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74.7 Score
Trussville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,735
Population
26,770
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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