Columbia Heights, MN 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.
Columbia Heights
74.9
#527 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 8.8). Columbia Heights leads in walk score (53 vs 43). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia Heights, MN | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#527) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 22,278 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,089 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $70,470 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+39.8 |
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74.9 Score
Columbia Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,089
Population
22,278
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Midwest
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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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