San Francisco, CA vs Sandy, UT
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.
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 35). Sandy leads in cost of living index (129 vs 195). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Francisco, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1817) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 808,437 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,416,278 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $136,689 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+10.2 |
D-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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C-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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