Spanish Fork, UT vs Walnut, 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.
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Spanish Fork leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 35.1 min). Spanish Fork leads in cost of living index (118 vs 197). Spanish Fork leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Spanish Fork, UT | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#866) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 45,557 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,115 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $93,989 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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