Head-to-Head · City Comparison
South Gate, CA
VS
West Jordan, UT
🏆 West Jordan leads 16 of 23 categories
South Gate
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,188
Violent Crime Index
138⚠ High
Population
92,381
West Jordan
Utah
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,002 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
77 ✓ Safer
Population
116,383 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
South Gate, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 40°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 94°F
Rent averages $89/mo less ($1,400 vs $1,489)
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails West Jordan by $31,814/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $578,900
Violent crime (525.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 17% higher than West Jordan
West Jordan, UT
Pros
Households earn $31,814 more per year on average
44% less violent crime than South Gate
Homes cost $167k less ($412,100 vs $578,900)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (4.2%)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than South Gate
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Higher rents — median is $1,489/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
West Jordan
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 98.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
West Jordan
Median Income
$31,814
$99,002 vs $67,188/yr
West Jordan
Violent Crime
44% lower
294.2 vs 525.6 per 100k
West Jordan
Median Home Value
$167k less
$412,100 vs $578,900
West Jordan
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
4.2% vs 7.9% unemployment
West Jordan
Summer Heat
11.5°F warmer
July avg high 93.5°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | South Gate, CA | West Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 98.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $578,900⚠ High | $412,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,489⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,188 | $99,002 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.3 min⚠ High | 24.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.2% | 15.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 152⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 138⚠ High | 77 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 171⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (72) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.5% | 27.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 58.8% | 91.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Westbrook Academy District | Jordan District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 40.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 93.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 55.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 92,381 | 116,383 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.7 ✓ Older | 32.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.8% | 77.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | 28.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.3% ✓ More | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
South Gate's cost of living index is 115.5 vs West Jordan's 98.5 (US average = 100).
West Jordan is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, West Jordan leads 16 of 23 categories. South Gate wins 7 and West Jordan wins 16. 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 South Gate to West Jordan or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($578,900 vs $412,100 median home), income ($67,188 vs $99,002), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
South Gate, CA and West Jordan, UT are about 572 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.