Moorpark, CA vs Santee, 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.
Moorpark
68.2
#1335 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Moorpark leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.0). Moorpark leads in median household income ($143,218 vs $101,777). Santee leads in cost of living index (154 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moorpark, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1335) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 35,543 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $941,775 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $143,218 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
Moorpark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$941,775
Population
35,543
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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