Santa Fe Springs, CA vs Stamford, CT
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 Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $81,500). Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 151). Stamford leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 55 (#1960) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 20,174 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,501 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $81,500 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 24.8 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Stamford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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