Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 38.7% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $30,656 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Altoona
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower