Decatur, IL 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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 34). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 68,670 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+39.8 |
C+
79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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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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