Santa Monica, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 55.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $67,304 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Santa Monica, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower