Redwood City, 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.
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Redwood City leads in crime level (12.9 vs 24.8). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 269).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redwood City, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1924) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 80,996 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,893,533 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $145,620 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 269 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Redwood City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
View Redwood City, CA →
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
View Santa Fe Springs, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Redwood City for: