Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Provo is 14% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $64,463 in Provo.
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. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $40,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Newark scores 103 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Provo.
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