Elk Grove, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 24.8). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 178,444 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Elk Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
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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