Redwood City, CA vs San Ramon, 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.
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 12.9). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 24). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 80,996 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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