Waukee, Iowa vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 27.3% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $127,349 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Waukee, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower