Redondo Beach, CA vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 16.8). Santa Cruz leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 28.5 min). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $105,491).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redondo Beach, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1721) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 67,749 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,497,774 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $134,033 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 212 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+54.4 |
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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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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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