on $100k a year, leaving Washington
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 Washington
Provo sits well below Washington on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
26% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.65%
$321/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,203/mo
$930 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
11% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
733k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Washington actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 44 days below 20° here, 11 in Washington.
Lighter on events: Washington packs 161.0× more into a month.
81/100
7% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
9% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
91
43% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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