Fall River, MA 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 269). Redwood City leads in crime level (12.9 vs 20.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 93,840 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+50.3 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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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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