Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 15.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $42,336 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fresno
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher