Hurricane, UT vs Sanford, NC
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.
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Sanford
68.9
#1274 nationally
Hurricane leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.3). Hurricane leads in median household income ($64,182 vs $52,951). Sanford leads in cost of living index (93 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurricane, UT | Sanford, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1630) | 68.9 (#1274) |
| Population | 23,959 | 32,064 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,441 | $291,588 |
| Median Household Income | $64,182 | $52,951 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | R+17.5 |
Data coverage note: Hurricane is missing data for 1 metric that Sanford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
West
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D+
68.9 Score
Sanford, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,588
Population
32,064
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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