Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lewisville, TX
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 12 of 23 categories
Lewisville
Texas
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,006
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lewisville, TX
Pros
Homes cost $164k less ($328,300 vs $492,300)
24% less violent crime than Sandy
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $185/mo less ($1,455 vs $1,640)
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $26,159/yr
Higher unemployment (3.8% vs 2.2%)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $26,159 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (2.2%)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Lewisville
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
Lewisville
Violent Crime
24% lower
187.4 vs 246.7 per 100k
Lewisville
Median Home Value
$164k less
$328,300 vs $492,300
Lewisville
Summer Heat
4.6°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 90.7°F
Sandy
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$26,159
$108,165 vs $82,006/yr
Sandy
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
2.2% vs 3.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lewisville, 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 | $328,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,455⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,006 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.0 min | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.9% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 58 ✓ Safer | 69 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 65 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.1% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.5% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | LEWISVILLE ISD | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5" | 21.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,028 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.0% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lewisville'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 12 of 23 categories. Lewisville wins 11 and Sandy wins 12. 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 Lewisville to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($328,300 vs $492,300 median home), income ($82,006 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lewisville, TX and Sandy, UT are about 971 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.