Murfreesboro, TN 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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.3 min). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $62,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 165,430 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+39.8 |
D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
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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