Mint Hill, 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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in crime level (2.7 vs 12.9). Mint Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 269).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 27,815 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
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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