Abilene, Texas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 53.8% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $130,769 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Abilene, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher