Los Altos, 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.
Los Altos
67.9
#1370 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Los Altos leads in crime level (2.1 vs 24.8). Los Altos leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $81,500). Los Altos leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Altos, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1370) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 29,990 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $4,601,729 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Los Altos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.9 Score
Los Altos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,601,729
Population
29,990
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
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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