Palo Alto, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 71.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $14,094 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Palo Alto, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower