Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 37.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $275,082 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Seattle
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher