Lafayette, 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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $62,891). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 143). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 30,439 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.8 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
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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