South Salt Lake, UT vs Waltham, 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.
South Salt Lake
66.4
#1550 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 21.0). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $57,125). South Salt Lake leads in cost of living index (110 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Salt Lake, UT | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1550) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 26,122 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,967 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $57,125 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+39.5 |
D
66.4 Score
South Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,967
Population
26,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
West
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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