Gainesville, FL vs West Valley City, 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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
West Valley City
67.4
#1434 nationally
West Valley City leads in median household income ($81,719 vs $43,783). West Valley City leads in crime level (12.9 vs 20.2). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 21.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 67.4 (#1434) |
| Population | 145,812 | 134,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $472,174 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $81,719 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+10.2 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D+
67.4 Score
West Valley City, UT
Mid-size Utah city with community character
Median Home
$472,174
Population
134,470
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
West
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