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
$1,760
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$77
👥 People living there
1,307,930
208,007
Commute to work
25.7 min
19.5 min
College degree
38.2%
51.5%
Own their home
42.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
16.7%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $32,320 | +34% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $59,870 | +23% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $77,920 | +20% in Salt Lake City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $98,400 | -20% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $136,990 | -19% in Salt Lake City |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $85,890 | -15% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $44,190 | +15% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $64,670 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Dallas 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 Dallas?
About $58,707 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 6% more in Salt Lake City.