Redlands, CA vs San Rafael, 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.

Redlands

66.3

#1561 nationally

vs

San Rafael

58.5

#1954 nationally

Redlands leads in crime level (8.2 vs 15.3). Redlands leads in cost of living index (144 vs 213). San Rafael leads in walk score (53 vs 40).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Redlands, CA San Rafael, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.3 (#1561) 58.5 (#1954)
Population 72,556 59,555
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $639,363 $1,332,023
Median Household Income $94,473 $113,839
Average Commute 24.9 min 27.5 min
Walk Score 40 53
Crime Level 8.2 15.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 144 213
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+63.9