Sandy, UT vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 91,943 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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