Glendale, 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.
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 13.4). Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $66,375). Glendale leads in walk score (40 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, AZ | Layton, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1555) | 71.7 (#966) |
| Population | 253,855 | 83,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,789 | $527,627 |
| Median Household Income | $66,375 | $93,453 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+24.9 |
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66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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