Midvale, UT vs Opelika, AL
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.
Midvale
71.4
#984 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Midvale leads in walk score (53 vs 18). Midvale leads in crime level (5.4 vs 15.3). Midvale leads in median household income ($70,742 vs $55,218).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midvale, UT | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#984) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 35,561 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,874 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $70,742 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+27.8 |
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71.4 Score
Midvale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,874
Population
35,561
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
West
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D
66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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