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
$1,901
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$77
👥 People living there
487,887
208,007
Commute to work
22.7 min
19.5 min
College degree
42.7%
51.5%
Own their home
60.9%
45.8%
Below poverty line
9%
13.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $32,320 | -30% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $136,990 | +29% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $64,670 | -28% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $77,920 | +27% in Salt Lake City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $98,400 | -24% in Salt Lake City |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $94,330 | -20% in Salt Lake City |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $103,710 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,120 | $40,510 | -12% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
About $60,096 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 13% more in Colorado Springs.
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