San Francisco, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 50.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $199,985 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to San Francisco, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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