Riverside, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 9.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $20,816 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Riverside, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower