Cost of Living in Salt Lake City
United States • Pop: 0.2M
Salt Lake City offers outdoor lifestyle with a growing tech scene.
Outdoor paradiseGrowing tech hubLow cost of livingFamily friendly
Cost
Index
Index
55
Rent
Index
Index
52
Avg Net Salary
$3,700/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
55
45% cheaperRent
52
48% cheaperGroceries
88
12% cheaperRestaurants
85
15% cheaperTransport
95
5% cheaperUtilities
85
15% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Salt Lake City to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $27,500 | Save $22,500 |
| $75,000 | $41,250 | Save $33,750 |
| $100,000 | $55,000 | Save $45,000 |
| $125,000 | $68,750 | Save $56,250 |
| $150,000 | $82,500 | Save $67,500 |
| $200,000 | $110,000 | Save $90,000 |
Living in Salt Lake City: What to Expect
Salt Lake City has a cost of living index of 55, meaning it is 45% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Salt Lake City is approximately $3,700 ($3,700 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 52
- Groceries: Index of 88
- Restaurants: Index of 85
- Transport: Index of 95
- Utilities: Index of 85
Key highlights: Outdoor paradise, Growing tech hub, Low cost of living, Family friendly.
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