Aurora, 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 40). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $85,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 177,563 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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