New Britain, CT 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.
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $53,766). New Britain leads in cost of living index (104 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 74,080 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
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70.7 Score
New Britain, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$311,746
Population
74,080
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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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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