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
$1,775
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$77
👥 People living there
963,194
208,007
Commute to work
27.1 min
19.5 min
College degree
32%
51.5%
Own their home
57%
45.8%
Below poverty line
13.1%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Worth | 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 Fort Worth or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
About $58,707 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 6% more in Fort Worth.
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