Provo, UT vs Bellingham, WA: where should you move?
Provo: Fastest-growing family metro in the Mountain West. Bellingham: Between Seattle and Vancouver, sea and summit.
Dimension
Provo
Bellingham
Median home price
$548K
$622K
Effective property tax
0.57%
0.87%
Tax friendliness
6/10
9/10
Winter mildness
5/10
5/10
Summer comfort
7/10
10/10
Walkability
5/10
4/10
Outdoor access
9/10
9/10
Culture & food
5/10
5/10
Healthcare
10/10
4/10
Airport connectivity
5/10
5/10
Schools
8/10
7/10
Safety
8/10
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
7/10
6/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
8/10
Pick Provo if your priorities lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Walkability, Healthcare. Pick Bellingham if they lean: Tax friendliness, Summer comfort. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.