The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer User Support Specialists: Provo vs Richland

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

Richland, WA

$73,230/yr

Take-home$4,455/mo
Disposable$2,070/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Richland, WA

Richland offers $1,006 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Provo

Richland

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$57,542

$73,230

$15,688

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,501

$4,455

$954

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

92

-1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,437

$2,385

+$52

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,371

+$9

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,064

$2,070

$1,006

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.44ร—

1.87ร—

-0.43ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

7/10 (Moderate)

-2

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.