Eugene, OR 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.
Eugene
68.8
#1280 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $61,481). Eugene leads in cost of living index (119 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eugene, OR | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1280) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 177,899 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,062 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $61,481 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Eugene, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$482,062
Population
177,899
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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