Orem, UT vs San Pablo, 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 Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 17.2). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 33.9 min). San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 95,519 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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