Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Detroit, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Alabama is 39.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $30,369 in Detroit, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Alabama 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 Detroit
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Detroit, AL
Compared to Salt Lake City, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower