Lake Forest, 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.
Lake Forest
66.3
#1557 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Lake Forest leads in median household income ($202,153 vs $62,891). Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 18). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, IL | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1557) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 19,354 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,246,873 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $202,153 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+39.8 |
D
66.3 Score
Lake Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,246,873
Population
19,354
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
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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