Orem, UT vs Palm Springs, FL
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
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 8.6). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 28.3 min). Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $55,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 95,519 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+0.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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