Orem, UT vs San Antonio, 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $57,346). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 25.4 min). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 95,519 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+9.8 |
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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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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