El Cajon, CA 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.
El Cajon
62.5
#1848 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
El Cajon leads in crime level (11.9 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $64,128). El Cajon leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Cajon, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1848) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 102,991 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $812,181 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $64,128 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that El Cajon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.5 Score
El Cajon, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$812,181
Population
102,991
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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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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