Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orem, UT
VS
San Leandro, CA
🏆 Orem leads 17 of 23 categories
Orem
Utah
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568
Violent Crime Index
46 ✓ Safer
Population
97,100 ✓ Larger
San Leandro
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$97,141 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
144⚠ High
Population
89,723
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orem, UT
Pros
Homes cost $380k less ($392,900 vs $772,700)
68% less violent crime than San Leandro
Rent averages $707/mo less ($1,290 vs $1,997)
21% cheaper overall cost of living than San Leandro
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails San Leandro by $19,573/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
San Leandro, CA
Pros
Households earn $19,573 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 72°F vs 93°F
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $772,700
Higher rents — median is $1,997/mo
Violent crime (548.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Orem
Key Differences at a Glance
Orem
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Violent Crime
68% lower
174.5 vs 548.7 per 100k
Orem
Median Home Value
$380k less
$392,900 vs $772,700
Orem
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
3.4% vs 5.0% unemployment
Orem
Summer Heat
20.9°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 71.6°F
San Leandro
Median Income
$19,573
$97,141 vs $77,568/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orem, UT | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $392,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $772,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,290 ✓ Lower | $1,997⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $97,141 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 5.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 32.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.5% ✓ Higher | 11.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 ✓ Safer | 161⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 ✓ Safer | 144⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.2% ✓ Higher | 32.9% |
| High School or Higher | 93.9% ✓ Higher | 84.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alpine District | San Leandro Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 37.5°F | 57.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer | 71.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" ✓ Drier | 18.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,100 ✓ Larger | 89,723 |
| Median Age | 26.8 | 41.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% ✓ Higher | 57.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 17.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orem's cost of living index is 97.1 vs San Leandro's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Orem is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orem leads 17 of 23 categories. Orem wins 17 and San Leandro wins 6. 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 Orem to San Leandro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($392,900 vs $772,700 median home), income ($77,568 vs $97,141), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orem, UT and San Leandro, CA are about 589 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.