Provo, UT vs Santa Monica, CA
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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 44). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $62,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 117,335 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 83 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 21.3 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
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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F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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