Silver City, New Mexico vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 56.8% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $78,406 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Silver City, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher