Cost of Living in Salt Lake City
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Salt Lake City, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Salt Lake City is below the New York City baseline (composite index 60 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)48
Groceries index78
Dining out index72
Transport index44
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$62,000
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
State income tax rate4.65%
Est. monthly childcare$1,100
Est. monthly healthcare premium$440
YoY inflation2.9%
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