Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Provo leads 12 of 22 categories
Hampton
Virginia
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$64,430 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
Provo
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
114,400
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hampton, VA
Pros
Homes cost $172k less ($219,800 vs $391,500)
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $6,487 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 95°F
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 41°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 4.4%)
Provo, UT
Pros
17% less violent crime than Hampton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (4.4%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $166/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,255)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $391,500
Median income trails Hampton by $6,487/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Median Income
$6,487
$64,430 vs $57,943/yr
Hampton
Median Home Value
$172k less
$219,800 vs $391,500
Provo
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Violent Crime
17% lower
206.6 vs 247.6 per 100k
Provo
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
4.4% vs 6.5% unemployment
Provo
Summer Heat
7.9°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 ✓ Lower | $391,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 | $1,089 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 54 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 61 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% | 92.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer | 41.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 ✓ Larger | 114,400 |
| Median Age | 36.5 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Provo is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Provo leads 12 of 22 categories. Hampton wins 10 and Provo wins 12. 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 Hampton to Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $391,500 median home), income ($64,430 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and Provo, UT are about 1,908 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.