Sandy, UT vs Santa Ana, 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.
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 35). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $72,458). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 91,943 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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