same $100k income, fresh start from Salisbury
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 Salisbury
Not a fortune, but real money. Provo runs cheaper than Salisbury month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
8% cheaper than Salisbury(vs $1,899/mo)
4.65%
$296/mo less in state tax than Salisbury
vs 8.2% in Salisbury
$6,203/mo
$452 more than Salisbury
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
33% more expensive than Salisbury
vs $420k in Salisbury
733k
vs 130k in Salisbury
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Salisbury has the edge here, logging 189 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 44 days below 20° vs Salisbury's 10.
Salisbury hosts 12.0× more events.
81/100
53% higher than Salisbury
vs 53/100 in Salisbury
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
9% higher than Salisbury
vs 82/100 in Salisbury
91
4450% more than Salisbury
vs 2 nonstops in Salisbury
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