Columbia, South Carolina vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 44.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $137,160 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Columbia, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower