Orem, UT vs Sanford, ME
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
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 27.5 min). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 115). Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 4.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 95,519 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| 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+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Orem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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