Bellingham, 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.
Bellingham
66.3
#1553 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Bellingham leads in crime level (9.6 vs 24.8). Bellingham leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 30.8 min). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $64,026).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1553) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 94,720 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,756 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Bellingham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Bellingham, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$672,756
Population
94,720
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
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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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