Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Provo, UT
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Provo leads 12 of 22 categories
Provo
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
114,400
Roseville
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Provo, UT
Pros
Rent averages $851/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,940)
Homes cost $205k less ($391,500 vs $596,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $54,322/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $54,322 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 41°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Provo
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Provo
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Violent Crime
6% lower
206.6 vs 219.2 per 100k
Provo
Median Home Value
$205k less
$391,500 vs $596,700
Roseville
Median Income
$54,322
$112,265 vs $57,943/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Provo, UT | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $391,500⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,089 ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,943 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.5% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 57 ✓ Safer | 62 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 61 ✓ Safer | 68 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% | 44.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Provo District | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 41.2°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer | 93.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 114,400 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 23.6 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.1% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 6.4% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Provo's cost of living index is 95.8 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Provo is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Provo leads 12 of 22 categories. Provo wins 12 and Roseville wins 10. 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 Provo to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($391,500 vs $596,700 median home), income ($57,943 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Provo, UT and Roseville, CA are about 525 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.