Riverside, California vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 18.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $40,529 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Provo
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Riverside, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower