Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bellevue, WA
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Bellevue leads 15 of 23 categories
Bellevue
Washington
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$149,551 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
150,606 ✓ Larger
Provo
Utah
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54
Population
114,400
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bellevue, WA
Pros
Households earn $91,608 more per year on average
33% less violent crime than Provo
Violent crime is well below the national average (138.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 70.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 95°F
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 41°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,139,500
Higher rents — median is $2,422/mo
Cost of living runs 17% higher than Provo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Provo, UT
Pros
Homes cost $748k less ($391,500 vs $1,139,500)
Rent averages $1333/mo less ($1,089 vs $2,422)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Bellevue
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Bellevue by $91,608/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Bellevue
Median Income
$91,608
$149,551 vs $57,943/yr
Bellevue
Violent Crime
33% lower
138.6 vs 206.6 per 100k
Provo
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Median Home Value
$748k less
$391,500 vs $1,139,500
Provo
Summer Heat
18.7°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 76.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,139,500⚠ High | $391,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,422⚠ High | $1,089 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $149,551 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.6 min | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 29.9% ✓ Higher | 12.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 54 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 159⚠ High | 61 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.0% ✓ Higher | 44.4% |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 92.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bellevue School District | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.4°F ✓ Warmer | 41.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 76.5°F | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.9" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 150,606 ✓ Larger | 114,400 |
| Median Age | 38.3 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 14.6% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bellevue's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Provo is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Bellevue leads 15 of 23 categories. Bellevue wins 15 and Provo wins 8. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Bellevue to Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,139,500 vs $391,500 median home), income ($149,551 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bellevue, WA and Provo, UT are about 728 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.