Napa, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 173). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $62,891). Napa leads in walk score (51 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1651) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 77,492 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | R+39.8 |
D
65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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