Albany, CA vs Santa Fe Springs, 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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 24.8). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 19,097 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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