Plano, TX 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 151). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $81,500). Plano leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 287,339 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 24.8 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Plano has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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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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