Cost of Living in Provo, UT
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
98.2
U.S. average = 100 · #110 of 387
Median wage
$48,010
all jobs · $3,297/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,265
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Provo, UT to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
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Prices in Provo, UT vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | −1.8% |
| Housing | 104.1 | +4.1% |
| Goods | 96.4 | −3.6% |
| Utilities | 78.6 | −21.4% |
| Other services | 99.0 | −1.0% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Provo, UT
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,257 | $50,280/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,265 | $50,600/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $58,400/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,031 | $81,240/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,449 | $97,960/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Provo, UT
Your take-home pay
$39,562
per year · effective tax rate 17.6%
$3,297Monthly
$1,648Twice a month
$1,522Every 2 weeks
$19.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,581
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,977
- Medicare (1.45%)$696
- Utah income tax$1,194
- Take-home pay$39,562
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.50% state
Highest-paying jobs in Provo, UT
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | $235,835 | $240,079 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,730 | $119,966 | $122,125 |
| Marketing Manager | $158,630 | $113,517 | $115,560 |
| Financial Manager | $154,990 | $111,193 | $113,194 |
| Managers, All Other | $141,860 | $102,810 | $104,660 |
| Pharmacist | $139,980 | $101,609 | $103,438 |
| Sales Manager | $135,210 | $98,564 | $100,338 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,860 | $97,702 | $99,460 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,570 | $96,239 | $97,972 |
| Software Developer | $131,210 | $96,010 | $97,738 |
| Lawyer | $130,370 | $95,473 | $97,192 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $130,320 | $95,441 | $97,159 |
| Industrial Engineer | $112,440 | $83,838 | $85,347 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $106,030 | $79,617 | $81,050 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $104,770 | $78,787 | $80,205 |
| Web Developer | $103,970 | $78,260 | $79,669 |
| Data Scientist | $103,340 | $77,845 | $79,246 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $102,420 | $77,240 | $78,630 |
| Construction Manager | $99,490 | $75,310 | $76,666 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,970 | $74,968 | $76,317 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Provo, UT expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area are 98.2% of the U.S. average, with housing at 104.1%. It is the #110 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Provo, UT?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $58,939 in Provo, UT (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $48,010.
How much is rent in Provo, UT?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Provo, UT are $1,257 for a studio, $1,265 for one bedroom, $1,460 for two bedrooms and $2,031 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Provo, UT
Management Occupations
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $168,730
- Marketing Manager — $158,630
- Financial Manager — $154,990
- Managers, All Other — $141,860
- Sales Manager — $135,210
- Human Resources Manager — $131,570
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $130,320
- Industrial Production Manager — $106,030
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary — $104,770
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $102,420
- Construction Manager — $99,490
- General and Operations Manager — $95,790
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Financial and Investment Analyst — $97,520
- Project Management Specialist — $88,180
- Cost Estimator — $77,570
- Accountant and Auditor — $75,700
- Human Resources Specialist — $73,330
- Financial Specialists, All Other — $68,000
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $67,910
- Management Analyst — $63,690
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $62,960
- Training and Development Specialist — $61,820
- Compliance Officer — $59,480
- Loan Officer — $56,570
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $131,210
- Web Developer — $103,970
- Data Scientist — $103,340
- Computer Systems Analyst — $98,970
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $93,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester — $79,180
- Computer User Support Specialist — $59,390
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Industrial Engineer — $112,440
- Civil Engineer — $84,180
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Marriage and Family Therapist — $88,810
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $57,400
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $56,260
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $41,600
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $130,370
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $47,830
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $76,730
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $75,230
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $62,930
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — $59,740
- Instructional Coordinator — $53,920
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — $50,950
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $44,650
- Tutor — $36,820
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,770
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $34,950
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $34,440
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Graphic Designer — $62,210
- Coach and Scout — $43,760
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pharmacist — $139,980
- Nurse Practitioner — $133,860
- Dental Hygienist — $92,000
- Registered Nurse — $81,780
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $50,110
- Pharmacy Technician — $46,380
- Psychiatric Technician — $38,540
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Massage Therapist — $61,290
- Medical Assistant — $43,730
- Nursing Assistant — $39,230
- Dental Assistant — $36,580
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,310
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $76,290
- Security Guard — $40,690
- Firefighter — $37,110
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $26,360
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $39,610
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $37,100
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,540
- Cooks, Fast Food — $34,700
- Food Preparation Worker — $34,420
- Dishwasher — $31,180
- Waiter and Waitress — $30,490
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $30,100
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,710
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $27,040
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Pest Control Worker — $45,700
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $39,220
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $35,720
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $31,190
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $43,770
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $31,720
- Childcare Worker — $31,610
- Recreation Worker — $29,990
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $25,680
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $76,210
- Insurance Sales Agent — $63,430
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $61,220
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $60,070
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,780
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $39,740
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $36,570
- Retail Salesperson — $33,120
- Cashier — $31,600
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $67,800
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $65,530
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,090
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $54,170
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $47,600
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $46,730
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,120
- Office Clerks, General — $43,080
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $41,950
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $41,290
- Customer Service Representative — $39,560
- Teller — $37,850
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $36,770
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $76,070
- Brickmason and Blockmason — $62,380
- Electrician — $60,860
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $59,880
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $57,130
- Carpenter — $53,230
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $51,170
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $49,760
- Construction Laborer — $46,640
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $38,920
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $76,270
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $65,770
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $48,990
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $48,930
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $43,980
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $64,810
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $54,740
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $45,710
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $43,520
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $39,560
- Printing Press Operator — $38,930
- Production Workers, All Other — $38,920
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender — $37,200
- Baker — $36,830
- Food Batchmaker — $36,360
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $57,460
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $46,960
- Light Truck Driver — $42,790
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,600
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,480
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $34,830
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $31,770