Arlington, WA 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.
Arlington
63.3
#1774 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Arlington leads in crime level (9.3 vs 24.8). Arlington leads in cost of living index (129 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($89,587 vs $81,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, WA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1774) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 21,206 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,068 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $89,587 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.3 Score
Arlington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,068
Population
21,206
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
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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