Cape Coral, FL 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.
Cape Coral
68.9
#1269 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Cape Coral leads in crime level (7.1 vs 24.8). Cape Coral leads in cost of living index (114 vs 151). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $72,474).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cape Coral, FL | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1269) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 224,455 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,507 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $72,474 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Cape Coral has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.9 Score
Cape Coral, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$337,507
Population
224,455
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Southeast
View Cape Coral, FL →
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
View Santa Fe Springs, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Cape Coral for: