Midvale, 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.
Midvale
71.4
#984 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Midvale leads in crime level (5.4 vs 11.2). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $70,742). Midvale leads in cost of living index (115 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midvale, UT | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#984) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 35,561 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,874 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $70,742 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+53.6 |
C-
71.4 Score
Midvale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,874
Population
35,561
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
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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