Hialeah, FL 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.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Hialeah leads in crime level (8.7 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $49,531). Hialeah leads in cost of living index (116 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 221,300 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Hialeah has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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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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