Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 24.8). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $81,500). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 121,414 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Arvada has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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