Layton, UT vs Union City, CA
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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 11.2). Layton leads in cost of living index (114 vs 201). Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Layton, UT | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#966) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 83,516 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,627 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $93,453 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+53.6 |
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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