Athens, AL vs Eagle Mountain, UT
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Eagle Mountain
65.5
#1628 nationally
Eagle Mountain leads in median household income ($100,837 vs $57,444). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 123). Athens leads in walk score (21 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Eagle Mountain, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 65.5 (#1628) |
| Population | 30,904 | 56,932 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $509,720 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $100,837 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+39.8 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
65.5 Score
Eagle Mountain, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$509,720
Population
56,932
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
West
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