Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 4.8). Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 11). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $77,568).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 25,489 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+39.8 |
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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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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