Redwood City, CA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in crime level (8.2 vs 12.9). South San Francisco leads in cost of living index (207 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $127,062).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 80,996 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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