Cottonwood Heights, UT vs East Palo Alto, 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.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 16.6). Cottonwood Heights leads in cost of living index (130 vs 213). East Palo Alto leads in walk score (59 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | East Palo Alto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 60.5 (#1931) |
| Population | 32,204 | 28,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $1,016,727 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $103,248 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 16.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+50.3 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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