Hickory, NC 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $58,251). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 44,415 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+50.3 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
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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