Prescott: Mild mountain Arizona; small and getting found. Provo: Fastest-growing family metro in the Mountain West.
Dimension
Prescott
Provo
Median home price
$550K
$548K
Effective property tax
0.63%
0.57%
Tax friendliness
8/10
6/10
Winter mildness
6/10
5/10
Summer comfort
8/10
7/10
Walkability
4/10
5/10
Outdoor access
8/10
9/10
Culture & food
5/10
5/10
Healthcare
8/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
3/10
5/10
Schools
6/10
8/10
Safety
7/10
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
7/10
7/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
10/10
Pick Prescott if your priorities lean: Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Summer comfort. Pick Provo if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Walkability, Outdoor access. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.