La Porte, TX vs South Jordan, 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
South Jordan
70.3
#1119 nationally
South Jordan leads in median household income ($119,822 vs $79,193). South Jordan leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.7). La Porte leads in cost of living index (98 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | South Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 70.3 (#1119) |
| Population | 36,991 | 84,528 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $664,658 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $119,822 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+10.2 |
C+
78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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C-
70.3 Score
South Jordan, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$664,658
Population
84,528
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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