Denver, Colorado vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 4.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,640 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Denver, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower