Ballwin, MO 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.
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 24.8). Ballwin leads in median household income ($118,647 vs $81,500). Ballwin leads in cost of living index (111 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ballwin, MO | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#423) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 30,410 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,520 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $118,647 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Ballwin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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