Salem, Utah vs. West Valley City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Valley City, Utah is 10.3% cheaper than Salem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $44,854 in West Valley City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Valley City, Utah is cheaper than Salem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in West Valley City
than in Salem, Utah
Salem, UT vs. West Valley City, UT
Compared to Salem, West Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher