Head-to-Head · City Comparison
East Los Angeles, CA
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 17 of 23 categories
East Los Angeles
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
17
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.
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Rent averages $271/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,640)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 38°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $44,046/yr
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $582,400
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $44,046 more per year on average
56% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.1 pts lower (2.2%)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $90k less ($492,300 vs $582,400)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Sandy
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$44,046
$108,165 vs $64,119/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
56% lower
246.7 vs 558.4 per 100k
Sandy
Median Home Value
$90k less
$492,300 vs $582,400
Sandy
Unemployment
4.1 pp lower
2.2% vs 6.3% unemployment
Sandy
Summer Heat
8.7°F warmer
July avg high 90.7°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | East Los Angeles, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $582,400⚠ High | $492,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,119 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 147⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 91 | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 55.4% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 90.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 21.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 117,222 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 17 of 23 categories. East Los Angeles wins 6 and Sandy wins 17. 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 East Los Angeles to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($582,400 vs $492,300 median home), income ($64,119 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
East Los Angeles, CA and Sandy, UT are about 570 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.