Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Gilbert, AZ
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Gilbert leads 19 of 23 categories
Gilbert
Arizona
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$115,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
267,267 ✓ Larger
Provo
Utah
4
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.
Gilbert, AZ
Pros
Households earn $57,236 more per year on average
36% less violent crime than Provo
Violent crime is well below the national average (132.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (3.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 41°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,839/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $454,300
Hot summers — July highs average 104°F
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Provo
Provo, UT
Pros
Rent averages $750/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,839)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Homes cost $63k less ($391,500 vs $454,300)
Cooler summers — July highs near 95°F vs 104°F
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Gilbert
Cons
Median income trails Gilbert by $57,236/yr
Higher unemployment (4.4% vs 3.5%)
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Gilbert
Median Income
$57,236
$115,179 vs $57,943/yr
Gilbert
Violent Crime
36% lower
132.2 vs 206.6 per 100k
Gilbert
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
3.5% vs 4.4% unemployment
Gilbert
Summer Heat
9.0°F warmer
July avg high 104.2°F vs 95.2°F
Provo
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 102.5 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Median Home Value
$63k less
$391,500 vs $454,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.5⚠ High | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $454,300⚠ High | $391,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,839⚠ High | $1,089 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $115,179 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 4.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.7 min | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 20.5% ✓ Higher | 12.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 39 ✓ Safer | 57 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 54 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 ✓ Safer | 61 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B (102) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.1% ✓ Higher | 44.4% |
| High School or Higher | 96.3% ✓ Higher | 92.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.6°F ✓ Warmer | 41.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.2°F ✓ Warmer | 95.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.8" ✓ Drier | 17.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 267,267 ✓ Larger | 114,400 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.7% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilbert's cost of living index is 102.5 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Provo is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Gilbert leads 19 of 23 categories. Gilbert wins 19 and Provo wins 4. 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 Gilbert to Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($454,300 vs $391,500 median home), income ($115,179 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Gilbert, AZ and Provo, UT are about 479 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.