Littleton, CO vs Santa Maria, 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.
Littleton
67.5
#1412 nationally
Santa Maria
63.3
#1783 nationally
Littleton leads in crime level (5.8 vs 18.1). Santa Maria leads in walk score (52 vs 40). Santa Maria leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Littleton, CO | Santa Maria, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1412) | 63.3 (#1783) |
| Population | 44,451 | 109,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $625,520 | $668,983 |
| Median Household Income | $90,273 | $81,237 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 18.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+26.7 |
D+
67.5 Score
Littleton, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$625,520
Population
44,451
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
West
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D
63.3 Score
Santa Maria, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$668,983
Population
109,987
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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