Santee, CA vs Westminster, MD
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.
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 154). Westminster leads in walk score (38 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santee, CA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1773) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 59,478 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $795,105 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $101,777 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+25.0 |
D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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