Apache Junction, AZ vs Santa Paula, 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 Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 142). Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 41,153 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+15.1 |
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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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64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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