Redwood City, CA vs Summit, 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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 12.9). Summit leads in cost of living index (189 vs 269). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 80,996 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+24.2 |
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
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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