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
$1,892
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,827
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$88,254
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$315,600
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,752
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$77
👥 People living there
256,492
208,007
Commute to work
24.1 min
19.5 min
College degree
42.4%
51.5%
Own their home
38.1%
45.8%
Below poverty line
11%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irving | 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 Irving or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Irving 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 Irving?
About $58,707 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Irving or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $88,254 in Irving and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 9% more in Irving.