Sandy, UT vs Yorkville, 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
Yorkville
71.4
#988 nationally
Sandy leads in walk score (35 vs 18). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 35.7 min). Yorkville leads in crime level (2.0 vs 2.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Yorkville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 71.4 (#988) |
| Population | 91,943 | 24,693 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $410,890 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $105,322 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+1.5 |
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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-
71.4 Score
Yorkville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$410,890
Population
24,693
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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