Pomona, CA 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.

Pomona

59.7

#1945 nationally

vs

Redwood City

60.8

#1924 nationally

Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $73,515). Pomona leads in cost of living index (145 vs 269). Redwood City leads in crime level (12.9 vs 19.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pomona, CA Redwood City, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.7 (#1945) 60.8 (#1924)
Population 145,502 80,996
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $690,689 $1,893,533
Median Household Income $73,515 $145,620
Average Commute 32.1 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 52 62
Crime Level 19.6 12.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 269
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+50.3