Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 104). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $62,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 146,716 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+39.8 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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