Addison, IL vs Redondo Beach, 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.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Addison leads in cost of living index (110 vs 212). Addison leads in crime level (3.8 vs 6.8). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $82,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 35,167 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C
75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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D
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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