Goodyear, AZ 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.
Goodyear
68.6
#1304 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in walk score (35 vs 17). Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.0). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goodyear, AZ | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1304) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 111,805 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,318 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $97,307 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+10.2 |
D+
68.6 Score
Goodyear, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$466,318
Population
111,805
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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C-
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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