Sandy, UT vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 12.8). South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 35). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $67,724).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 91,943 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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