Murray, UT vs Universal City, TX
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.
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Murray leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 28.2 min). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 117). Murray leads in median household income ($81,693 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murray, UT | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1336) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 49,553 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,605 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $81,693 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+9.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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