Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 24.8). Ontario leads in cost of living index (143 vs 151). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $78,070).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 182,457 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Ontario has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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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