Newton, MA 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $62,891). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 207). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 88,415 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+39.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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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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