Napa, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in cost of living index (142 vs 173). Napa leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1651) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 77,492 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+15.1 |
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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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