Cudahy, CA 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.
Cudahy
59
#1951 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 17.9). Santa Paula leads in median household income ($72,014 vs $49,596). Santa Paula leads in average commute (28 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cudahy, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59 (#1951) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 21,723 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,308 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $49,596 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
F
59 Score
Cudahy, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,308
Population
21,723
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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D
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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