Maple Valley, WA 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 24.8). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 39.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 28,434 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Maple Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
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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