Boulder, CO vs Redondo Beach, 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.5 min). Boulder leads in cost of living index (165 vs 212).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 103,166 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 75 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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D
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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