Muscatine, Iowa vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 62.5% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,838 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Muscatine, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower