Provo, UT vs Salt Lake City, UT

Provo, UT vs Salt Lake City, UT: What the data shows

Provo, UT is in Provo, UT while Salt Lake City, UT is in Salt Lake City, UT — both in the same state. On home prices, Provo, UT is the more affordable option at $463,400 median — $42,700 less than Salt Lake City, UT's $506,100. WYLT rates Provo, UT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Salt Lake City, UT as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Provo, UT has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Salt Lake City, UT has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Provo, UT has Low flood risk and Salt Lake City, UT has Low flood risk.

Salt Lake City, UT is the more walkable neighborhood. Provo, UT scores 23/100 (car-dependent) versus Salt Lake City, UT's 77/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Provo, UT has the higher school rating — Provo, UT rates 8.3/10 and Salt Lake City, UT rates 8/10.