Sandy, UT vs Shaker Heights, OH
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.
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Shaker Heights
78.4
#182 nationally
Shaker Heights leads in walk score (45 vs 35). Shaker Heights leads in cost of living index (104 vs 129). Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Shaker Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 78.4 (#182) |
| Population | 91,943 | 28,541 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $356,977 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $96,494 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+31.5 |
C-
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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C+
78.4 Score
Shaker Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,977
Population
28,541
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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