Redwood City, CA vs Roselle, NJ
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.
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 12.9). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $75,264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 80,996 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Redwood City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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