Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orem, UT
VS
Sunrise Manor, NV
🏆 Sunrise Manor leads 14 of 23 categories
Orem
Utah
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
46
Population
97,100
Sunrise Manor
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.9
Median Household Income
$52,476
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
198,325 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orem, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.7 pts lower (3.4%)
Households earn $25,092 more per year on average
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $392,900
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Sunrise Manor, NV
Pros
Homes cost $128k less ($265,000 vs $392,900)
46% less violent crime than Orem
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 38°F
Rent averages $100/mo less ($1,190 vs $1,290)
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Orem by $25,092/yr
Higher unemployment (9.1% vs 3.4%)
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Orem
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 98.9 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Median Income
$25,092
$77,568 vs $52,476/yr
Orem
Unemployment
5.7 pp lower
3.4% vs 9.1% unemployment
Sunrise Manor
Violent Crime
46% lower
94.1 vs 174.5 per 100k
Sunrise Manor
Median Home Value
$128k less
$265,000 vs $392,900
Sunrise Manor
Summer Heat
13.2°F warmer
July avg high 105.7°F vs 92.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orem, UT | Sunrise Manor, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper | 98.9 |
| Median Home Value | $392,900⚠ High | $265,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,290 | $1,190 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,568 ✓ Higher | $52,476 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 9.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.5% ✓ Higher | 4.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.2% ✓ Higher | 10.7% |
| High School or Higher | 93.9% ✓ Higher | 72.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alpine District | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 37.5°F | 60.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F | 105.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" | 4.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,100 | 198,325 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 26.8 | 33.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% ✓ Higher | 51.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | 27.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 11.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orem's cost of living index is 97.1 vs Sunrise Manor's 98.9 (US average = 100).
Orem is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sunrise Manor leads 14 of 23 categories. Orem wins 9 and Sunrise Manor 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 Orem to Sunrise Manor or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($392,900 vs $265,000 median home), income ($77,568 vs $52,476), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orem, UT and Sunrise Manor, NV are about 338 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.