Rockville, MD 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 24.8). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 67,297 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Rockville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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