Redondo Beach, CA vs Wake Forest, NC
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.
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 212). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redondo Beach, CA | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1721) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 67,749 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,497,774 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $134,033 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 212 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+25.6 |
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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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D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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