Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Jacksonville is 9% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $68,510 in Jacksonville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $100,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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