Jeffersontown, KY 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Jeffersontown leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.8). Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 30). Jeffersontown leads in cost of living index (99 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jeffersontown, KY | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,716 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $78,929 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.6 | R+39.8 |
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Score
Jeffersontown, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Population
28,716
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$78,929
Southeast
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C-
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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