Lehi, UT vs San Jose, 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.
Lehi
71.9
#949 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 20). Lehi leads in cost of living index (128 vs 198). Lehi leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lehi, UT | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#949) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 90,227 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,898 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $117,243 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+40.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Lehi, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$573,898
Population
90,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
West
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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