Berkeley, CA vs West Haven, CT
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 Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 17.5). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 118,962 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | N/A |
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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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75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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