Folsom, CA vs Sandy, 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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.0). Sandy leads in cost of living index (129 vs 165). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $108,165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 84,782 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+10.2 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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C-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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