Cottonwood Heights, UT vs Parker, CO
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
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.7). Cottonwood Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 21). Cottonwood Heights leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | Parker, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 67.7 (#1395) |
| Population | 32,204 | 62,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $682,918 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $126,615 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+7.0 |
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+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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