Highland, UT vs Plum, PA
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.
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $91,931). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 160). Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, UT | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,217 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $975,621 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $166,429 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+20.3 |
D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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