Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Arlington, TX
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 15 of 23 categories
Arlington
Texas
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,736
Violent Crime Index
127⚠ High
Population
393,469 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Arlington, TX
Pros
Homes cost $241k less ($251,300 vs $492,300)
Rent averages $343/mo less ($1,297 vs $1,640)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $36,429/yr
Violent crime (482.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 2.2%)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $36,429 more per year on average
49% less violent crime than Arlington
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (2.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Arlington
Median Home Value
$241k less
$251,300 vs $492,300
Arlington
Summer Heat
5.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.9°F vs 90.7°F
Sandy
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$36,429
$108,165 vs $71,736/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
49% lower
246.7 vs 482.9 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
2.2% vs 5.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $251,300 ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,297 ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.8% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 122⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 127⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.4% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.9% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ARLINGTON ISD | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" | 21.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 393,469 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.1% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 15 of 23 categories. Arlington wins 8 and Sandy wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Arlington to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($251,300 vs $492,300 median home), income ($71,736 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Arlington, TX and Sandy, UT are about 979 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.