The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Occupational Therapy Aides: Provo vs Clovis

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

Best Value

Provo, UT

$40,707/yr

Take-home$2,476/mo
Disposable$39/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Clovis, CA

$37,700/yr

Take-home$2,293/mo
Disposable$-159/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Provo, UT

Provo offers $198 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Provo

Clovis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$40,707

$37,700

+$3,007

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,476

$2,293

+$183

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

91

+0 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,437

$2,452

$15

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,380

+$0

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$39

$-159

+$198

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.02ร—

0.94ร—

+0.08ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

3/10 (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.