Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 3.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $97,236 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher