Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Provo, UT
VS
Round Rock, TX
🏆 Round Rock 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
Round Rock
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.6
Median Household Income
$91,888 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
34 ✓ Safer
Population
120,465 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Provo, UT
Pros
Rent averages $497/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,586)
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Round Rock by $33,945/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $391,500
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Round Rock, TX
Pros
Households earn $33,945 more per year on average
37% less violent crime than Provo
Violent crime is well below the national average (130.7 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $54k less ($337,500 vs $391,500)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (3.8%)
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 41°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,586/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Provo
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 97.6 (100 = US avg)
Round Rock
Median Income
$33,945
$91,888 vs $57,943/yr
Round Rock
Violent Crime
37% lower
130.7 vs 206.6 per 100k
Round Rock
Median Home Value
$54k less
$337,500 vs $391,500
Round Rock
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
3.8% vs 4.4% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Provo, UT | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper | 97.6 |
| Median Home Value | $391,500⚠ High | $337,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,089 ✓ Lower | $1,586⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,943 | $91,888 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter | 25.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 12.5% | 19.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 57 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 61 ✓ Safer | 92 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.9:1 | 14.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.4% ✓ Higher | 42.3% |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% | 93.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Provo District | ROUND ROCK ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 41.2°F | 59.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.2°F | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" ✓ Drier | 36.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 114,400 | 120,465 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 23.6 | 35.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.1% | 55.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | 25.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 6.4% | 10.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Provo's cost of living index is 95.8 vs Round Rock's 97.6 (US average = 100).
Provo is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Round Rock leads 16 of 23 categories. Provo wins 7 and Round Rock 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 Round Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($391,500 vs $337,500 median home), income ($57,943 vs $91,888), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Provo, UT and Round Rock, TX are about 1,033 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.