salarySalt Lake City is 5% 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
$2,087
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$77
👥 People living there
394,432
208,007
Commute to work
28.6 min
19.5 min
College degree
33.6%
51.5%
Own their home
62.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $64,670 | -35% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $59,150 | -33% in Salt Lake City |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $103,710 | -27% in Salt Lake City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $98,400 | -23% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $136,990 | -23% in Salt Lake City |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $80,970 | -21% in Salt Lake City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $32,320 | -18% in Salt Lake City |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $82,100 | -18% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Salt Lake City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,608 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,213 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 18% more in Aurora.