Glendale Heights, IL 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.
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $83,588). Glendale Heights leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale Heights, IL | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#295) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 32,409 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,643 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $83,588 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.2 |
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76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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