Golden, 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 152). Golden leads in median household income ($90,990 vs $62,891). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 20,242 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+39.8 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
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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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