Springfield, Missouri vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 49.1% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $74,572 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Springfield, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher