Framingham, MA 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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.9). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 30.3 min). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 71,875 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+10.2 |
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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