Santa Fe Springs, CA vs West Linn, 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 Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 24.8). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $81,500). West Linn leads in average commute (25 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs, CA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 55 (#1960) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 20,174 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,501 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $81,500 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 24.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.7 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that West Linn 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-
70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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