Cedar Hill, TX 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.
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Cedar Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 24.8). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 151). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 48,411 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Cedar Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Cedar Hill, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,424
Population
48,411
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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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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