$100k a year, no longer in Atlanta
changea dispatch from
provo
UT
40.23°N
111.66°W
Provo is BYU and the Mormon culture's center of gravity, with a downtown that's quieter than most college towns (no Saturday football beer crowds here). The Wasatch Mountains rise right behind it, with Sundance ski resort 30 minutes up the canyon. Provo Canyon and Bridal Veil Falls are summer go-tos. The tech scene (Qualtrics, Domo) has reshaped the local economy. Beautiful in a calm, ordered way.
in our guides
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Atlanta
Provo and Atlanta land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
4% cheaper than Atlanta(vs $1,814/mo)
4.65%
$70/mo less in state tax than Atlanta
vs 5.49% in Atlanta
$6,203/mo
$141 more than Atlanta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
45% more expensive than Atlanta
vs $386k in Atlanta
733k
vs 6.3M in Atlanta
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Atlanta actually gets more: 204 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 44 days stay under 20°, well past Atlanta's 2.
Noticeably quieter than Atlanta. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
81/100
21% higher than Atlanta
vs 67/100 in Atlanta
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
4% lower than Atlanta
vs 93/100 in Atlanta
91
58% fewer than Atlanta
vs 217 nonstops in Atlanta
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