Mentor, OH 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.
Mentor
79.3
#135 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 21). Mentor leads in cost of living index (98 vs 212). Mentor leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mentor, OH | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#135) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 46,929 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,252 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $84,503 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.3 | D+32.9 |
C+
79.3 Score
Mentor, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,252
Population
46,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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