Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Irving, TX
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 14 of 23 categories
Irving
Texas
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,686
Violent Crime Index
72
Population
254,962 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
14
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.
Irving, TX
Pros
Homes cost $233k less ($259,500 vs $492,300)
Rent averages $217/mo less ($1,423 vs $1,640)
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $31,479/yr
Higher unemployment (4.1% vs 2.2%)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $31,479 more per year on average
10% less violent crime than Irving
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (2.2%)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Irving
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
Irving
Median Home Value
$233k less
$259,500 vs $492,300
Irving
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 95.6°F vs 90.7°F
Sandy
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$31,479
$108,165 vs $76,686/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
10% lower
246.7 vs 275.4 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
2.2% vs 4.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Irving, 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 | $259,500 ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,423⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 14.0% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.5% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.7% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | IRVING ISD | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.5°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.6°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0" | 21.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 254,962 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 32.4 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.2% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.4% ✓ More | 25.8% |
| Over 65 | 8.3% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Irving'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 14 of 23 categories. Irving wins 9 and Sandy wins 14. 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 Irving to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($259,500 vs $492,300 median home), income ($76,686 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Irving, TX and Sandy, UT are about 979 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.