Golden, CO vs Springville, 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Springville
69.7
#1179 nationally
Golden leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Springville leads in cost of living index (114 vs 152). Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Springville, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 69.7 (#1179) |
| Population | 20,242 | 35,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $510,385 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $84,699 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+39.8 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
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D+
69.7 Score
Springville, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,385
Population
35,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
West
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