Salary Comparison
Tapers: Provo vs Richardson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Provo, UT
$75,123/yr
Richardson, TX
$46,400/yr
Our recommendation: Provo, UT
Provo offers $2,037 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Provo
Richardson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$75,123
$46,400
+$28,723
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,570
$2,823
+$1,747
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
102
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,437
$2,727
$290
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,590
$210
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,133
$96
+$2,037
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.88×
1.04×
+0.84×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
3/10 (Tight)
+4
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.