salaryAustin is 3% 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
$1,932
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$77
👥 People living there
979,539
208,007
Commute to work
23.7 min
19.5 min
College degree
59.6%
51.5%
Own their home
43.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
12%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $77,920 | +27% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $64,670 | -20% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $59,870 | +19% in Salt Lake City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $32,320 | +19% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,530 | $44,190 | +15% in Salt Lake City |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $85,890 | -12% in Salt Lake City |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $103,710 | -12% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $136,990 | -11% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $61,714 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 25% more in Austin.