Puyallup, WA 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.
Puyallup
62.8
#1824 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Puyallup leads in crime level (10.3 vs 24.8). Puyallup leads in cost of living index (129 vs 151). Puyallup leads in median household income ($90,592 vs $81,500).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Puyallup, WA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1824) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 42,179 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,027 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $90,592 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Puyallup has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Puyallup, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,027
Population
42,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
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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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