Redwood City, CA vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 12.9). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Yorba Linda leads in cost of living index (204 vs 269).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 80,996 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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