Provo, UT vs Turlock, 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
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 130). Provo leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 25.7 min). Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $62,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Provo, UT | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#678) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 117,335 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,084 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $62,891 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 13.0 |
| School Rating | 7.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+11.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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