Lexington, Kentucky vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 34.8% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $20,221 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Lexington, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher