Lincoln, CA vs Orem, 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 43). Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.8). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 54,538 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | R+39.8 |
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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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