Fort Lee, NJ 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 24.8). Fort Lee leads in median household income ($101,573 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 39,700 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Lee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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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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