Redondo Beach, CA vs Whittier, 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
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 13.4). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $89,686). Whittier leads in cost of living index (165 vs 212).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redondo Beach, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1721) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 67,749 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,497,774 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $134,033 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 212 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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