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Measure BerkeleyCalifornia, United States Remove Berkeley
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.7
Connector Score 8.5
Safety 5.9
Affordability 1.1
Transportation 8.5
Car-free friendliness 6.0
Walkability 5.0
Things to do 5.8
Food & dining 6.5
Places to stay 6.1
Nature & outdoors 3.5
Scenic value 4.0
Family friendliness 6.7
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9
Nightlife 3.7
Remote-work friendliness 5.4
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $178
Mid-range $260
Luxury $446
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 178
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,900
Population 122K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Late spring to early fall plus UC Berke…

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