Orem, UT vs San Gabriel, 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 Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 43). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 175). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 95,519 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
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
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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