Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Provo leads 13 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Provo
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
114,400 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $236k less ($155,100 vs $391,500)
Rent averages $199/mo less ($890 vs $1,089)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 95°F
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Provo
Smaller class sizes — 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Provo, UT
Pros
64% less violent crime than Davenport
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.4%)
Milder winters — January highs near 41°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $391,500
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Davenport
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 95.8 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Income
$1,947
$59,890 vs $57,943/yr
Davenport
Median Home Value
$236k less
$155,100 vs $391,500
Provo
Violent Crime
64% lower
206.6 vs 581.4 per 100k
Provo
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.4% vs 5.0% unemployment
Provo
Summer Heat
11.3°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 95.8 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $391,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,089 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 54 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 61 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 41.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 114,400 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Provo leads 13 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 10 and Provo wins 13. 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 Davenport to Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $391,500 median home), income ($59,890 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Provo, UT are about 1,100 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.