Longmont, CO 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.
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Longmont leads in median household income ($89,720 vs $62,891). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 133). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longmont, CO | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1632) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 98,630 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,600 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $89,720 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.8 |
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65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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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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