Sacramento, 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.
Sacramento
66.2
#1576 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Sacramento leads in cost of living index (123 vs 151). Sacramento leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 30.8 min). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $73,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sacramento, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1576) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 528,001 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,488 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $73,924 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 24.8 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Sacramento has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.2 Score
Sacramento, CA
California's capital with farm-to-fork pride
Median Home
$480,488
Population
528,001
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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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