Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 12.1% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $84,098 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher