What is a pro or con of living in Salt Lake City, Utahcompared to Columbia, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 349% more expensive in Salt Lake City.

What salary do I need to live in Salt Lake City, Utah copmared to Columbia, Louisiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Columbia, Louisiana should increase to $119,141 in Salt Lake City, Utah (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. SALT LAKE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Louisiana vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 58.9% more expensive than Columbia, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,141 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Columbia, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Columbia, Louisiana

Columbia, LA vs. Salt Lake City, UT

Compared to Columbia, Salt Lake City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

303.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

10.0% higher

Health

21.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Louisiana vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

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