New York City, NY 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.
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 41.2 min). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 43). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 187).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New York City, NY | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1851) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 8,258,035 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $832,934 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $74,694 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 41.2 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.8 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 187 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+39.8 |
D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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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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