Redwood City, CA vs Santa Clarita, 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
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Santa Clarita leads in crime level (4.5 vs 12.9). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Santa Clarita leads in cost of living index (165 vs 269).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 80,996 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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