Fountain Valley, CA 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $62,891). Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 55,468 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+39.8 |
D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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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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