Orem, UT vs Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 21.3). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 95,519 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
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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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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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