Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fremont, CA
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 13 of 23 categories
Fremont
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$169,023 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
52 ✓ Safer
Population
228,795 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165
Violent Crime Index
65
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Fremont, CA
Pros
Households earn $60,858 more per year on average
21% less violent crime than Sandy
Violent crime is well below the national average (195.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,231,500
Higher rents — median is $2,824/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Homes cost $739k less ($492,300 vs $1,231,500)
Rent averages $1184/mo less ($1,640 vs $2,824)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Fremont
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (2.2%)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Fremont by $60,858/yr
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Fremont
Median Income
$60,858
$169,023 vs $108,165/yr
Fremont
Violent Crime
21% lower
195.7 vs 246.7 per 100k
Sandy
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Home Value
$739k less
$492,300 vs $1,231,500
Sandy
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
2.2% vs 4.0% unemployment
Sandy
Summer Heat
13.7°F warmer
July avg high 90.7°F vs 77.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,231,500⚠ High | $492,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,824⚠ High | $1,640⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $169,023 ✓ Higher | $108,165 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.1 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 17.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 75 | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 65 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 111⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 21.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.9% ✓ Higher | 44.5% |
| High School or Higher | 93.1% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Fremont Unified | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.1°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.0°F | 90.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" ✓ Drier | 21.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 228,795 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 38.6 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.7% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fremont's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 13 of 23 categories. Fremont wins 10 and Sandy wins 13. 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 Fremont to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,231,500 vs $492,300 median home), income ($169,023 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fremont, CA and Sandy, UT are about 581 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.