Layton, UT vs Sanford, ME
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.
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $71,848). Layton leads in average commute (23 min vs 27.5 min). Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Layton, UT | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#966) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 83,516 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,627 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $93,453 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Layton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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