Orem, UT vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $77,568). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 205). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 95,519 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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