Dover, NH 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.
Dover
73.1
#782 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Dover leads in median household income ($90,844 vs $62,891). Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 33,485 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | R+39.8 |
C
73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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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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