American Fork, UT vs San Ramon, 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
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $90,490). American Fork leads in cost of living index (120 vs 220). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 38,549 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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