Beaumont, TX vs Redding, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Redding
66.6
#1525 nationally
Redding leads in crime level (17.7 vs 31.2). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 125). Redding leads in median household income ($67,323 vs $53,745).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 66.6 (#1525) |
| Population | 112,193 | 92,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $67,323 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+36.5 |
C
75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
View Beaumont, TX →
D
66.6 Score
Redding, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,544
Population
92,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Pacific
View Redding, CA →