Durham, NC 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $67,432).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 283,506 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 75 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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