Compare: West valley city, UT and Mission viejo, CA

West valley city UT

112.3

Cost of Living

above US average

136,650

Population

33.44

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$81,719

Median Income

above US average

$465,250

Median House Price

above US average

$1500

Average Rent

above US average

11%

Poverty Rate

above US average

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Mission viejo CA

135.2

Cost of Living

above US average

91,776

Population

10.2

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$136,570

Median Income

above US average

$1,263,004

Median House Price

above US average

$2800

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Pros of West valley city

Growing job market
Less traffic than nearby cities
Various outdoor activities
Affordability of housing
Family-friendly neighborhoods
Good public schools
Strong sense of community
Close to Salt Lake City
Community events and activities
Diverse cultural events

Cons of West valley city

Air quality can be poor
Higher crime rates reported
Schools are inconsistent
Public transport is lacking
Weather can be extreme
Some areas have poverty issues
Limited kids activities
Racial diversity concerns
Limited nightlife options
Political views are divided

Pros of Mission viejo

Good weather year-round
Family-friendly atmosphere
Close to beaches
Well-maintained neighborhoods
Active nightlife options
Low crime rates
Great schools nearby
Plenty of parks and trails
Diverse community events
Strong job market overall

Cons of Mission viejo

Limited public transport
High cost of living
Less kids activities in winter
Hot summers can be intense
Fewer affordable housing options
Politics lean conservative
Few job opportunities in tech
Limited cultural diversity
Traffic congestion issues
Limited nightlife variety