San Diego, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 23.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $76,060 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to San Diego, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower