Washington, District of Columbia vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 19.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $81,009 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Washington, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower