Broomfield, CO vs Redwood 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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Broomfield leads in crime level (4.1 vs 12.9). Broomfield leads in cost of living index (140 vs 269). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 76,860 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+50.3 |
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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D-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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