Lancaster, TX 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.
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 24.8). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 151). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $65,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 40,215 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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