The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer User Support Specialists: Provo vs Hilo

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

Provo, UT

$57,542/yr

Take-home$3,501/mo
Disposable$1,064/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Hilo, HI

$75,425/yr

Take-home$4,588/mo
Disposable$1,220/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Hilo, HI

Hilo offers $156 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Provo

Hilo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$57,542

$75,425

$17,883

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,501

$4,588

$1,087

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

130

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,437

$3,368

$931

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,937

$557

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,064

$1,220

$156

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.44ร—

1.36ร—

+0.08ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+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.