Sandy, UT vs West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette
73.4
#747 nationally
Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $30,317). West Lafayette leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 23.4 min). West Lafayette leads in walk score (51 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | West Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 73.4 (#747) |
| Population | 91,943 | 44,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $370,465 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $30,317 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | Even |
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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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C
73.4 Score
West Lafayette, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,465
Population
44,829
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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