Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Provo, UT
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 16 of 23 categories
Provo
Utah
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54
Population
114,400 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Provo, UT
Pros
Rent averages $530/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,619)
Homes cost $88k less ($391,500 vs $479,400)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Roswell
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $64,981/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $64,981 more per year on average
23% less violent crime than Provo
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 52°F vs 41°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 89°F vs 95°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,619/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Provo
Key Differences at a Glance
Provo
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Median Home Value
$88k less
$391,500 vs $479,400
Provo
Summer Heat
5.8°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 89.4°F
Roswell
Median Income
$64,981
$122,924 vs $57,943/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
23% lower
160.1 vs 206.6 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Provo, UT | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $391,500⚠ High ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,089 ✓ Lower | $1,619⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,943 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.5% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 57 | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 61 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.9:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Provo District | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 41.2°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 114,400 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 23.6 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.1% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 6.4% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Provo's cost of living index is 95.8 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Provo is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 16 of 23 categories. Provo wins 7 and Roswell wins 16. 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 Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($391,500 vs $479,400 median home), income ($57,943 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Provo, UT and Roswell, GA are about 1,556 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.