| | Larkspur, CA | Berkeley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 230.1 | 195.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 118.3 | 114.0 | 100 |
| Health | 110.1 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 677.1 | 521.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,934,000 | $1,320,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,820.0% | 9,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 121.7 | 118.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 164.4 | 158.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Larkspur 
4 Reviews
Wonderful. safe, clean, beautiful, great More
With a population that is 90.37% white, 0.84% black, 4.48% asian, 0.24% native american, and 4.07% 'Other', I would hardly claim that Larkspur is More
We really like the area in and around Larkspur, including San Anselmo and Fairfax. In particular, there is access to spectacular open spaces for hiking, biking, etc. More
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Reviews for Berkeley 
14 Reviews
Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now.
Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of More
We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of More
The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle More
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