Provo, UT vs Taylorsville, UT

Provo is moderately more affordable than Taylorsville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Provo scores 104 compared to 110 for Taylorsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylorsville 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 $1,432/month in Taylorsville — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Provo has cheaper rent, Taylorsville actually has lower median home values ($398,900 vs $437,100).

Median household income in Provo is $62,800 compared to $85,608 in Taylorsville (-26.6%). While Taylorsville 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 20.1% in Taylorsville.