Berkeley, CA vs West Covina, 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
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 47). West Covina leads in cost of living index (165 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 118,962 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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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
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62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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