Nome, Alaska vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 5.0% more expensive than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $215,232 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Nome, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower