Santa Fe Springs, CA vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 24.8). University Place leads in cost of living index (132 vs 151). University Place leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs, CA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 55 (#1960) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 20,174 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,501 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $81,500 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 24.8 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that University Place 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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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