Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Suffolk, VA
VS
West Valley City, UT
🏆 Suffolk leads 13 of 23 categories
Suffolk
Virginia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$87,758 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
98 ✓ Safer
Population
94,856
West Valley City
Utah
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$81,719
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
138,868 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Suffolk, VA
Pros
21% less violent crime than West Valley City
More college-educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 39°F
Households earn $6,039 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 94°F
Homes cost $19k less ($314,400 vs $333,600)
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 4.0%)
Longer commutes — 29.6 min average each way
West Valley City, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (4.0%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Suffolk by $6,039/yr
Snowy winters — about 52" of snow per year
Pricier housing — median home is $333,600
Key Differences at a Glance
Suffolk
Median Income
$6,039
$87,758 vs $81,719/yr
Suffolk
Violent Crime
21% lower
371.0 vs 469.5 per 100k
Suffolk
Median Home Value
$19k less
$314,400 vs $333,600
West Valley City
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 96.7 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
West Valley City
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
4.0% vs 6.3% unemployment
West Valley City
Summer Heat
7.2°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Suffolk, VA | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 96.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $314,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $333,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,376⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,758 ✓ Higher | $81,719 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.6 min⚠ High | 21.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.9% | 8.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 ✓ Safer | 109⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 98 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 75 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | C- (73) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.1% ✓ Higher | 15.8% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 83.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Suffolk City Public Schools | Granite District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.3°F ✓ Warmer | 38.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 17.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8" ✓ Less | 51.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,856 | 138,868 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.5 ✓ Older | 30.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.4% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 31.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.8% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Suffolk's cost of living index is 97.4 vs West Valley City's 96.7 (US average = 100).
West Valley City is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Suffolk leads 13 of 23 categories. Suffolk wins 13 and West Valley City wins 10. 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 Suffolk to West Valley City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($314,400 vs $333,600 median home), income ($87,758 vs $81,719), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Suffolk, VA and West Valley City, UT are about 1,915 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.