Sacramento, California vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 10.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $51,847 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Provo
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Sacramento, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower