Gardner, MA 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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $56,974). Gardner leads in cost of living index (109 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 20,974 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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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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