salarySalt Lake City is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,666
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$77
👥 People living there
236,254
208,007
Commute to work
26.2 min
19.5 min
College degree
77.1%
51.5%
Own their home
41.3%
45.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
13.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $103,710 | -34% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $136,990 | -30% in Salt Lake City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $32,320 | -30% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $64,670 | -26% in Salt Lake City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $98,400 | -23% in Salt Lake City |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $94,330 | -21% in Salt Lake City |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $82,100 | -20% in Salt Lake City |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $62,620 | -18% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Salt Lake City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,608 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,583 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 89% more in Arlington.
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