Huntington Beach, CA vs Orem, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 195). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29.7 min). Huntington Beach leads in median household income ($114,747 vs $77,568).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Beach, CA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1747) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 192,129 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,367,647 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $114,747 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+39.8 |
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63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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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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