Providence, RI 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.
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 151). Providence leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Providence, RI | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1384) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 189,692 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,919 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $50,991 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 24.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Providence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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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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