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
$1,533
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$77
👥 People living there
2,328,253
208,007
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.5 min
College degree
36.6%
51.5%
Own their home
42.1%
45.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
13.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $32,320 | +46% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $77,920 | +21% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $59,870 | +21% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | $44,190 | +16% in Salt Lake City |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $85,890 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
| Cashier | $29,350 | $33,390 | +14% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $136,990 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $103,710 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $61,362 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 14% more in Salt Lake City.
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