Boston, Massachusetts vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 20.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $122,477 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Boston, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower