The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Avionics Technicians: Provo vs Redmond

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Provo, UT

$76,105/yr

Take-home$4,630/mo
Disposable$2,193/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Redmond, WA

$109,030/yr

Take-home$6,633/mo
Disposable$3,213/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Redmond, WA

Redmond offers $1,020 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Provo

Redmond

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$76,105

$109,030

$32,925

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,630

$6,633

$2,003

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

132

-41 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,437

$3,420

$983

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,967

$587

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,193

$3,213

$1,020

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.90ร—

1.94ร—

-0.04ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.