Sandy, UT vs Slidell, LA
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
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 7.0). Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $63,004). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 91,943 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+43.8 |
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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
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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