Salt Lake City, UT vs San Antonio, TX
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.
Salt Lake City
68.2
#1339 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Salt Lake City leads in walk score (57 vs 37). Salt Lake City leads in median household income ($71,809 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salt Lake City, UT | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1339) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 212,241 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $579,572 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+9.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
Salt Lake City, UT
Silicon Slopes meets world-class skiing
Median Home
$579,572
Population
212,241
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
West
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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