Sandy, UT vs St. Charles, 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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 28.4 min). St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 2.9). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (118 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 91,943 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+9.4 |
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
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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