Orem, UT vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 12.8). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 43). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 95,519 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 148 |
| 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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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