Watford City, North Dakota vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 31.0% more expensive than Watford City, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $65,521 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Watford City, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Watford City, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Watford City, North Dakota
Watford City, ND vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Watford City, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower