What is a pro or con of living in Salt Lake City, Utahcompared to Tacoma, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Salt Lake City.

What salary do I need to live in Salt Lake City, Utah copmared to Tacoma, Washington?

A salary of $90,000 in Tacoma, Washington should increase to $93,051 in Salt Lake City, Utah (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TACOMA vs. SALT LAKE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Tacoma, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 3.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,051 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs. Salt Lake City, UT

Compared to Tacoma, Salt Lake City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.8% higher

Commute

21.7% lower

Health

14.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Tacoma, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

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