Oak Harbor, 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.
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Oak Harbor leads in crime level (3.1 vs 24.8). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 30.8 min). Oak Harbor leads in cost of living index (123 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Harbor, WA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1146) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 24,016 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,285 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $68,039 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.6 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Harbor has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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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