Burlingame, 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.0). Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 41). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $110,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Cottonwood Heights, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 70.2 (#1124) |
| Population | 29,910 | 32,204 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $785,258 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $110,197 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+10.2 |
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66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
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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