Murray, UT vs Walnut, CA

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

vs

Walnut

63.3

#1785 nationally

Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.6). Murray leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 35.1 min). Murray leads in cost of living index (117 vs 197).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Murray, UT Walnut, CA
WhereAtHome Score 68.2 (#1336) 63.3 (#1785)
Population 49,553 27,104
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $553,605 $1,188,533
Median Household Income $81,693 $130,444
Average Commute 20.4 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 39 32
Crime Level 7.6 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.2 D+32.9