Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brockton, MA
VS
Orem, UT
🏆 Orem leads 15 of 23 categories
Brockton
Massachusetts
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,016
Violent Crime Index
158⚠ High
Population
104,713 ✓ Larger
Orem
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
46 ✓ Safer
Population
97,100
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Brockton, MA
Pros
Homes cost $28k less ($364,700 vs $392,900)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (599.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Orem
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher rents — median is $1,446/mo
Orem, UT
Pros
71% less violent crime than Brockton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.8 pts lower (3.4%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Brockton
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $392,900
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Brockton
Median Home Value
$28k less
$364,700 vs $392,900
Orem
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Median Income
$3,552
$77,568 vs $74,016/yr
Orem
Violent Crime
71% lower
174.5 vs 599.2 per 100k
Orem
Unemployment
4.8 pp lower
3.4% vs 8.2% unemployment
Orem
Summer Heat
8.3°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 84.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $364,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $392,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,446⚠ High | $1,290 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $77,568 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 3.4% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 13.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 120⚠ High | 53 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 158⚠ High | 46 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 65 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 81.8% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Brockton | Alpine District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.7°F ✓ Warmer | 37.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.2°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.3" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 104,713 ✓ Larger | 97,100 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 26.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% | 59.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | 27.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brockton's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Orem's 97.1 (US average = 100).
Orem is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orem leads 15 of 23 categories. Brockton wins 8 and Orem 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 Brockton to Orem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($364,700 vs $392,900 median home), income ($74,016 vs $77,568), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brockton, MA and Orem, UT are about 2,098 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.