Greenfield, CA vs Santa Clara, 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.
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Santa Clara leads in crime level (5.0 vs 17.3). Santa Clara leads in median household income ($165,352 vs $73,904). Greenfield leads in cost of living index (135 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenfield, CA | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.7 (#1953) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 20,634 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,180 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $73,904 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Clara has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
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D
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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