Provo, UT vs Salt Lake City, UT

Provo is moderately more affordable than Salt Lake City, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Provo scores 104 compared to 115 for Salt Lake City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Salt Lake City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Provo is $1,152/month compared to $1,343/month in Salt Lake City — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Provo is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $495,700.

Median household income in Provo is $62,800 compared to $74,925 in Salt Lake City (-16.2%). While Salt Lake City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Provo spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Salt Lake City.