salaryCharlotte is 4% 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
$1,881
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$77
👥 People living there
903,844
208,007
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.5 min
College degree
48%
51.5%
Own their home
51%
45.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,150 | +53% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $77,920 | +33% in Salt Lake City |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $80,970 | +28% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $64,670 | -22% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $59,870 | +17% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,850 | $44,190 | +14% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $136,990 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $33,390 | +13% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 9% more in Charlotte.
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