Los Angeles, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 30.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $553,877 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Los Angeles, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% lower
      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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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