| | Salt Lake City, UT | New Orleans, LA | United States |
| Overall | 121.3 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.8 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 101.3 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 179.4 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $500,800 | $256,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,410.0% | 8,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 93.4 | 132.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.9 | 97.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Salt Lake City feels like home. There are so many things to do and see. There are many families and one thing to look out for is, there are many cranes and high rises More
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