Celina, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $62,891). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 32 min). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 43,317 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Provo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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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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