Provo, UT vs Thomasville, NC
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
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 44). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $48,457). Thomasville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 117,335 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 9.1 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+47.1 |
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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C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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