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Salt Lake City, UT vs Taylorsville, UT
Salt Lake City, UT vs Taylorsville, UT: What the data shows
Salt Lake City, UT is in Salt Lake City, UT while Taylorsville, UT is in Taylorsville, UT — both in the same state. On home prices, Taylorsville, UT is the more affordable option at $385,200 median — $120,900 less than Salt Lake City, UT's $506,100. WYLT rates Salt Lake City, UT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Taylorsville, UT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Taylorsville, UT has the stronger safety profile of the two. Salt Lake City, UT has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Taylorsville, UT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Salt Lake City, UT has Low flood risk and Taylorsville, UT has High flood risk.
Salt Lake City, UT is the more walkable neighborhood. Salt Lake City, UT scores 77/100 (very walkable) versus Taylorsville, UT's 4/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Taylorsville, UT has the higher school rating — Salt Lake City, UT rates 8/10 and Taylorsville, UT rates 8.3/10.
| Category | Salt Lake City, UT | Taylorsville, UT |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $506K | $385K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $1K |
| Median Income | $64K | $74K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 77/100 ✓ More walkable | 4/100 |
| Transit Score | 30/100 ✓ Better transit | 1/100 |
| Bike Score | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable | 18/100 |
| Commute | 20 min ✓ Shorter commute | 35 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | B ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8/10 | 8.3/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | young professionalsbike enthusiastsstudents | FamiliesCommutersYoung Professionals |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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