South Jordan, UT vs Walnut, CA
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.
South Jordan
70.3
#1119 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
South Jordan leads in cost of living index (136 vs 197). South Jordan leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Jordan, UT | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1119) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 84,528 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,658 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $119,822 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+32.9 |
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70.3 Score
South Jordan, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$664,658
Population
84,528
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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