Baltimore, MD 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.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 44.0). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 212).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 565,239 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+32.9 |
C
75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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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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