Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 38.0% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $78,632 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Queens
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Salt Lake City, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.9% higher
  Commute
  101.8% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher