Los Angeles, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 43). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+39.8 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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C-
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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