Macon, GA 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.
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 30). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $48,897). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 21.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Macon, GA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#937) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 156,512 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,257 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $48,897 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 44 |
| Crime Level | N/A | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.4 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Provo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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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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