Orem, UT vs San Bruno, 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 214). San Bruno leads in median household income ($131,669 vs $77,568). Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 95,519 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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