Riverton, 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.
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 26). Riverton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $115,869).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverton, UT | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1202) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 44,854 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $626,564 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $115,869 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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