Draper, UT 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.
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 17). Draper leads in crime level (4.7 vs 12.9). Draper leads in cost of living index (145 vs 269).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Draper, UT | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1535) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 49,602 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $818,028 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $126,041 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+50.3 |
D
66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
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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