Santa Cruz, CA vs Springfield, OR
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.
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Springfield
69.9
#1161 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.8). Springfield leads in cost of living index (109 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $60,982).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Cruz, CA | Springfield, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1932) | 69.9 (#1161) |
| Population | 61,501 | 61,085 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,360,355 | $421,652 |
| Median Household Income | $105,491 | $60,982 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 205 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+54.4 | D+23.1 |
D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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D+
69.9 Score
Springfield, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$421,652
Population
61,085
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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