Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 24.8). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 151). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 158,349 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Denton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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