Orem, UT vs Rockville, MD
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
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 31.7 min). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $77,568). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 95,519 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+53.3 |
C-
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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D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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