salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,240 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 272 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Santa Fe Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Santa Fe Springs
| Size | Santa Fe Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,389 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,746 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,251 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,469 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Santa Fe Springs overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Santa Fe Springs, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Santa Fe Springs
Life in Santa Fe Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Santa Fe Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $659,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Fe Springs, CA?
Renting in Santa Fe Springs costs a median of about $2,156 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Santa Fe Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,240 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Fe Springs cheap or expensive?
Santa Fe Springs is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $95,165. It ranks 272nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Santa Fe Springs?
The median homeowner in Santa Fe Springs pays $4,523 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Santa Fe Springs more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Santa Fe Springs?
The median home value in Santa Fe Springs is $659,900, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
18,871 people live in Santa Fe Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.