Provo, UT vs Whittier, 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

vs

Whittier

61.9

#1886 nationally

Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 33 min). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 165). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 44).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Provo, UT Whittier, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.8 (#678) 61.9 (#1886)
Population 117,335 84,143
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $485,084 $826,386
Median Household Income $62,891 $89,686
Average Commute 20.8 min 33 min
Walk Score 44 64
Crime Level Very Low 13.4
School Rating 7.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+39.8 D+32.9