Central, LA vs Orem, 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 7). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 30.8 min). Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+39.8 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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