Burlingame, CA 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Burlingame leads in crime level (5.0 vs 12.9). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 31.5 min). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $145,620).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 29,910 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+50.3 |
D
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
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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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