Provo, UT vs Sanford, ME
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.
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27.5 min). Sanford leads in median household income ($71,848 vs $62,891). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 117,335 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.3 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Provo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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