Pacifica, CA 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.
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 24.8). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $81,500). Santa Fe Springs leads in cost of living index (151 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 55 (#1960) |
| Population | 36,426 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Santa Fe Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Pacifica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
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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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