Santa Fe Springs, CA vs Temple, TX
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
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Temple leads in crime level (8.7 vs 24.8). Temple leads in cost of living index (94 vs 151). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Temple, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 55 (#1960) | 76.1 (#388) |
| Population | 20,174 | 93,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,501 | $248,213 |
| Median Household Income | $81,500 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 24.8 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+16.2 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Temple 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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C
76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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