Golden, CO vs Orem, 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.8). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 152). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 20,242 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+39.8 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
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C-
71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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