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Phoenix vs Provo
Phoenix and Provo
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Provo are under the US rate in this release, 1.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Phoenix to Provo
In 2022-2023, 663 households filed a move from Phoenix to Provo (about 1,299 people, average adjusted gross income $62,615). 540 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,303 in Provo. Phoenix has a state tax on wages. Provo has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Provo is 83% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Phoenix.
Provo averages 247 sunny days, with July highs around 86°F and January nights around 18°F. Phoenix is 299 sunny days, 106°F in July, 46°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Provo and 26 in Phoenix.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 663 households moved Phoenix → Provo (about 1,299 people, average AGI $62,615). 540 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Phoenix and Provo changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 555 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,150–$4,050
- Container or pod
- $1,500–$2,800
- Rent a truck
- $700–$1,300
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Questions
Is Provo cheaper than Phoenix after tax and rent?
No. Provo leaves about $63 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,277 in Phoenix and $1,303 in Provo.
Does Provo have state income tax?
Provo is in Utah, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Phoenix to Provo?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.