Bluffdale, UT vs Brea, 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.
Bluffdale
67.4
#1423 nationally
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Bluffdale leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 31.1 min). Bluffdale leads in cost of living index (141 vs 178). Bluffdale leads in crime level (5.1 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffdale, UT | Brea, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1423) | 64.3 (#1700) |
| Population | 19,090 | 48,479 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,036 | $1,134,146 |
| Median Household Income | $119,009 | $120,226 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Bluffdale is missing data for 1 metric that Brea has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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