Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Provo vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Provo, UT
$76,105/yr
Tacoma, WA
$109,030/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $1,670 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Provo
Tacoma
Diff (A−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
103
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,437
$2,770
$333
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,620
$240
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,193
$3,863
$1,670
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.90×
2.39×
-0.49×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Provo — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.