Meridian, ID vs Sandy, 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.
Meridian
69.5
#1197 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.0). Sandy leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $93,296).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meridian, ID | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1197) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 134,801 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $539,117 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $93,296 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+10.2 |
D+
69.5 Score
Meridian, ID
Mid-size Idaho city with community character
Median Home
$539,117
Population
134,801
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
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C-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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