on $100k a year, leaving Portland
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
lighter monthly cost than Portland
Provo gives you room Portland doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
2% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
4.65%
$342/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,203/mo
$380 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
1% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
733k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Portland has the edge here, logging 178 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 44 days stay under 20°, well past Portland's 2.
Portland hosts 123.0× more events.
81/100
7% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
11% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
91
60% more than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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