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
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.
D
64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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