Bluffdale, UT vs Hoover, AL
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
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.1). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 141). Bluffdale leads in median household income ($119,009 vs $101,765).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffdale, UT | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1423) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 19,090 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,036 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $119,009 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 17 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+10.4 |
Data coverage note: Bluffdale is missing data for 1 metric that Hoover 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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C-
72.9 Score
Hoover, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$443,268
Population
92,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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