Linden, NJ 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.
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $86,801). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 63).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Linden, NJ | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1401) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 43,950 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,705 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $86,801 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
View Linden, NJ →
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
View Redondo Beach, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Linden for: