Hoboken, NJ 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $62,891). Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 44). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 57,010 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+39.8 |
C-
70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
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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