Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $85,853). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 713,252 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 75 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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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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