Edwardsville, IL 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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 31). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $62,891). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 26,698 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 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+13.3 | R+39.8 |
C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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