Belmont, CA 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in cost of living index (130 vs 284). Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.5). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $110,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Cottonwood Heights, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 70.2 (#1124) |
| Population | 26,622 | 32,204 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $785,258 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $110,197 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+10.2 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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C-
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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