Madison, AL 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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 17). Madison leads in cost of living index (106 vs 212). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 60,854 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+32.9 |
C
76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
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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