Pasadena, 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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Pasadena leads in crime level (13.2 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $81,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 133,560 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 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 Pasadena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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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