Seattle, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 27.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $436,199 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Seattle, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower