American Fork, UT vs Benicia, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.5 min). American Fork leads in cost of living index (120 vs 168). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $90,490).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 38,549 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+23.0 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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