Centennial, CO 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $62,891). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 145). Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 106,883 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+39.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
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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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