Sandy, UT vs Skokie, IL
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
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.6). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $91,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 91,943 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+42.0 |
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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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C
74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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