Baytown, TX vs Cottonwood Heights, 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 12.1). Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $61,158). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Cottonwood Heights, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 70.2 (#1124) |
| Population | 84,067 | 32,204 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $785,258 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $110,197 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+10.2 |
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73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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