salarySalt Lake City is 9% 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
$2,334
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$77
👥 People living there
214,169
208,007
Commute to work
33.4 min
19.5 min
College degree
21.4%
51.5%
Own their home
66.8%
45.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
13.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Salt Lake City is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,608 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,661 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 37% more in Fontana.
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