Mesquite, NV 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.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 20.8 min). Mesquite leads in median household income ($69,146 vs $62,891). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 22,786 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 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 | 109 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Provo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
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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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