Sandy, UT vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 91,943 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+0.6 |
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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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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