Lowell, MA 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.

Lowell

67.3

#1437 nationally

vs

Redondo Beach

64.1

#1721 nationally

Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 14.6). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $73,008). Lowell leads in cost of living index (126 vs 212).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lowell, MA Redondo Beach, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.3 (#1437) 64.1 (#1721)
Population 114,296 67,749
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $492,877 $1,497,774
Median Household Income $73,008 $134,033
Average Commute 27.2 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 67 75
Crime Level 14.6 6.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 212
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+32.9