Fort Mill, SC 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 12.9). Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $128,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 33,626 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Redwood City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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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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