Provo, UT vs South Pasadena, CA
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.
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $62,891). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 117,335 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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