Irvine, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 32.6% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $6,737 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Irvine, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower