Chicago, Illinois vs. South Salt Lake, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Salt Lake, Utah is 2.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,026 in South Salt Lake, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Salt Lake, Utah is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in South Salt Lake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. South Salt Lake, UT
Compared to Chicago, South Salt Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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