Provo, UT vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 158). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $62,891). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 117,335 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+2.1 |
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-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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