Fort Mill, SC 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 6.8). Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 212). Fort Mill leads in average commute (27 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 33,626 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 75 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Redondo Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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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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