Merced, 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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $59,233). Merced leads in cost of living index (121 vs 151). Merced leads in crime level (21.5 vs 24.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 93,692 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Merced has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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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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