Iowa City, Iowa vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 39.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $419,725 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Iowa City, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower