Columbus, Ohio vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 41.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $423,579 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Columbus, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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