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

Median Home Cost is 10% cheaper in Salt Lake City.

What salary do I need to live in Salt Lake City, Utah copmared to Lakewood, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Lakewood, Colorado could decrease to $46,959 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.

LAKEWOOD vs. SALT LAKE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Colorado vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 6.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood, CO vs. Salt Lake City, UT

Compared to Lakewood, Salt Lake City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

20.2% lower

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% lower

Cost of Food

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