Arcadia, CA vs Bluffdale, UT
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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Bluffdale
67.4
#1423 nationally
Bluffdale leads in cost of living index (141 vs 225). Bluffdale leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 30.5 min). Bluffdale leads in crime level (5.1 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Bluffdale, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 67.4 (#1423) |
| Population | 54,157 | 19,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $617,036 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $119,009 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.2 |
Data coverage note: Bluffdale is missing data for 1 metric that Arcadia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Bluffdale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,036
Population
19,090
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$119,009
West
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