Central, LA 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.
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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