with $100k coming in, swapping out of Trenton
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 Trenton
In Provo, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
31% cheaper than Trenton(vs $2,540/mo)
4.65%
$143/mo less in state tax than Trenton
vs 6.37% in Trenton
$6,203/mo
$940 more than Trenton
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
23% more expensive than Trenton
vs $456k in Trenton
733k
vs 382k in Trenton
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Trenton only logs 171 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 44 days drop below 20° vs Trenton's 21.
Lighter on events: Trenton packs 11.0× more into a month.
81/100
14% higher than Trenton
vs 71/100 in Trenton
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
1% higher than Trenton
vs 88/100 in Trenton
91
26% fewer than Trenton
vs 123 nonstops in Trenton
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