Salary Comparison
Computer User Support Specialists: Provo vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Provo, UT
$57,542/yr
San Jose, CA
$80,930/yr
Our recommendation: Provo, UT
Provo offers $106 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Provo
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,542
$80,930
$23,388
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,501
$4,923
$1,422
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
148
-57 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,437
$3,965
$1,528
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$2,550
$1,170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,064
$958
+$106
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.44×
1.24×
+0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.