Elk Grove, CA vs Sandy, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.2). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 33.1 min). Sandy leads in cost of living index (129 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 178,444 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+10.2 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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