Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: Provo vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Provo, UT
$122,100/yr
Boulder, CO
$149,979/yr
Full Breakdown
Provo
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$122,100
$149,979
$27,879
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,428
$9,124
$1,696
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
127
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,437
$3,403
$966
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$2,150
$770
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,991
$5,721
$730
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.05×
2.68×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (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.