Salt Lake City, UT vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $71,809). Salt Lake City leads in cost of living index (111 vs 185). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salt Lake City, UT | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1339) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 212,241 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $579,572 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 89 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+39.5 |
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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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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