Goose Creek, SC 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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 14). Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 7.0). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 49,249 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+39.8 |
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71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
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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