Draper, UT vs San Jose, 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.
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 17). Draper leads in cost of living index (145 vs 198). Draper leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Draper, UT | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1535) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 49,602 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $818,028 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $126,041 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+40.0 |
D
66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
West
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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