Sandy, UT vs Santa Clara, 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 Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Sandy leads in cost of living index (129 vs 241). Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.0). Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 91,943 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+40.0 |
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
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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