Redwood City

California

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San Jose

California

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: San Jose, California

San Jose, California looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: San Jose, California

San Jose, California is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on safety.

Potential dealbreaker: Redwood City, California

Redwood City, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on home prices.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population85,2881,026,908
Population DensityN/A5.6k /sq mi
Elevation20 ft(6 m)85 ft(26 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$1,782,744
$1,379,464
Median Rent
$3,641
$3,235
Median Income$145,620$136,010
Rent Burden30%29%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days339 days/yr240 days/yr
Avg. High68°F72°F
Comfort Score96/100Excellent96/100Excellent
Temp Swing23°F27°F
Annual Rainfall20"(51 cm)20"(51 cm)
Annual Snowfall0"(0 cm)0"(0 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 41 (Avg)1 days > 100
AQI 42 (Avg)2 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk ScoreN/A44
Safety Score68 / 10052 / 100
School Rating6/106.6/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)N/A
unknownNo Data
Fire Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 65%Cable: 97%
Fiber: 35%Cable: 98%
Demographics
Median Age37.1 years37.8 years
College Educated53%46%
Remote Workers21%16%
Nature Access
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