Berkeley, CA vs Yuba City, 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
Yuba City
65.6
#1625 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 43). Yuba City leads in cost of living index (127 vs 222). Yuba City leads in crime level (11.6 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Yuba City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 65.6 (#1625) |
| Population | 118,962 | 68,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $445,145 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $70,412 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+31.4 |
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
65.6 Score
Yuba City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$445,145
Population
68,666
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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