Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 58.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,570 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Fairmont, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher