Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 19.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,355 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Raleigh, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher