Carpinteria, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 35.7% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $32,156 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Carpinteria, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower