Jacksonville, FL vs South Salt Lake, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
South Salt Lake
66.4
#1550 nationally
South Salt Lake leads in walk score (58 vs 26). South Salt Lake leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26.1 min). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | South Salt Lake, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 66.4 (#1550) |
| Population | 985,843 | 26,122 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $445,967 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $57,125 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 21.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+10.2 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
View Jacksonville, FL →
D
66.4 Score
South Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,967
Population
26,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
West
View South Salt Lake, UT →
Try a different matchup
Swap Jacksonville for: