Bedford, TX vs Provo, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $62,891). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24.8 min). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 48,370 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+39.8 |
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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