$100k a year, no longer in Worcester
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 Worcester
Provo is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,743/mo
19% cheaper than Worcester(vs $2,140/mo)
4.65%
$29/mo less in state tax than Worcester
vs 5% in Worcester
$6,203/mo
$426 more than Worcester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$559k
15% more expensive than Worcester
vs $486k in Worcester
733k
vs 867k in Worcester
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in provo.
Worcester barely cracks 148 pleasant ones.
97% fewer events than Worcester. The pace eases up.
81/100
37% higher than Worcester
vs 59/100 in Worcester
Closest outdoor draw: Wasatch Mountain State Park, 20.4 mi.
89/100
1% lower than Worcester
vs 90/100 in Worcester
91
4450% more than Worcester
vs 2 nonstops in Worcester
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