Apache Junction, AZ vs Santa Fe Springs, CA

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.

Apache Junction

64.6

#1681 nationally

vs

Santa Fe Springs

55

#1960 nationally

Apache Junction leads in crime level (11.7 vs 24.8). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 151). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $56,209).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apache Junction, AZ Santa Fe Springs, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1681) 55 (#1960)
Population 41,153 20,174
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $374,285 $784,501
Median Household Income $56,209 $81,500
Average Commute 28.5 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 21 N/A
Crime Level 11.7 24.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 151
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+22.1 D+32.9

Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Apache Junction has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.