Palo Alto, 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.
Palo Alto
67.4
#1429 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Palo Alto leads in crime level (5.8 vs 24.8). Palo Alto leads in median household income ($214,118 vs $81,500). Palo Alto leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palo Alto, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1429) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 65,882 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,599,324 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $214,118 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Palo Alto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Palo Alto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,599,324
Population
65,882
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
61
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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