El Mirage, AZ vs Layton, 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 10.5). Layton leads in average commute (23 min vs 29.8 min). Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $72,134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Layton, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 71.7 (#966) |
| Population | 35,850 | 83,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $527,627 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $93,453 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+24.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
View El Mirage, AZ →
C-
71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
View Layton, UT →