Royal Oak, MI vs Sandy, UT
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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Royal Oak leads in walk score (57 vs 35). Royal Oak leads in cost of living index (106 vs 129). Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Oak, MI | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#111) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 57,452 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,493 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $92,799 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+10.2 |
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79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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