Salary Comparison
Psychiatric Aides: Provo vs Fall River
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Provo, UT
$42,032/yr
Fall River, MA
$57,790/yr
Our recommendation: Fall River, MA
Fall River offers $924 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Provo
Fall River
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,032
$57,790
$15,758
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,557
$3,516
$959
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
$2,472
$35
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,350
+$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$120
$1,044
$924
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.05×
1.42×
-0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.