Orem, UT vs Santa Clarita, 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 35.2 min). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $77,568). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 95,519 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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