with $100k coming in, swapping out of Providence
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 Providence
You'd feel the difference in Provo. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Providence.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
18% cheaper than Providence(vs $2,127/mo)
4.65%
$112/mo less in state tax than Providence
vs 5.99% in Providence
$6,203/mo
$496 more than Providence
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
6% more expensive than Providence
vs $528k in Providence
733k
vs 1.7M in Providence
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Providence only logs 159 pleasant days.
95% fewer events than Providence. The pace eases up.
81/100
29% higher than Providence
vs 63/100 in Providence
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
7% lower than Providence
vs 96/100 in Providence
91
435% more than Providence
vs 17 nonstops in Providence
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