Redmond, WA vs South San Francisco, 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.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
Redmond leads in crime level (3.6 vs 8.2). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 33). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $127,062).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 80,280 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+50.3 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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