Claremont, CA vs Santa Fe, NM
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.
Claremont
61.8
#1888 nationally
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
Claremont leads in median household income ($115,091 vs $67,663). Claremont leads in crime level (13.7 vs 23.1). Santa Fe leads in cost of living index (111 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Claremont, CA | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1888) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 35,640 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,037,849 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $115,091 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 23.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+48.9 |
D-
61.8 Score
Claremont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,037,849
Population
35,640
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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D
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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