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
$1,789
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$77
👥 People living there
545,970
208,007
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.5 min
College degree
25.5%
51.5%
Own their home
50.1%
45.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $85,890 | -32% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $59,150 | -25% in Salt Lake City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $129,350 | -22% in Salt Lake City |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $80,970 | -20% in Salt Lake City |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $98,800 | -17% in Salt Lake City |
| Physician Assistant | $155,440 | $130,240 | -16% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $136,990 | -16% in Salt Lake City |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $147,010 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Fresno 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 Fresno?
About $59,242 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 5% more in Salt Lake City.