Palmdale, 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.
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Palmdale leads in crime level (15.1 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palmdale, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58 (#1956) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 161,404 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,499 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $78,414 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 41.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Palmdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
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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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