Bartow, FL vs Redwood City, 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $60,974). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 20,584 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+50.3 |
C-
70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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