salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,887
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$77
👥 People living there
179,898
208,007
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.5 min
College degree
38.5%
51.5%
Own their home
66.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
13.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Aurora and Salt Lake City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $60,546 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 $100,983 in Aurora and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 25% more in Aurora.