Hacienda Heights, CA vs Santa Fe Springs, CA

Santa Fe Springs is moderately more affordable than Hacienda Heights, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Hacienda Heights scores 172 compared to 151 for Santa Fe Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hacienda Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hacienda Heights is $2,247/month compared to $1,965/month in Santa Fe Springs — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Santa Fe Springs is more affordable at $624,700 median vs $778,700.

Median household income in Hacienda Heights is $106,620 compared to $86,857 in Santa Fe Springs (+22.8%). While Hacienda Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hacienda Heights spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.1% in Santa Fe Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 66.2°F). Santa Fe Springs receives more rainfall at 11.9" per year compared to 11.9" in Hacienda Heights.