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
$1,719
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$77
👥 People living there
977,670
208,007
Commute to work
24.1 min
19.5 min
College degree
33.2%
51.5%
Own their home
57.6%
45.8%
Below poverty line
14.5%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $77,920 | +28% in Salt Lake City |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $59,870 | +18% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $64,670 | -16% in Salt Lake City |
| Truck Driver | $55,630 | $62,310 | +12% in Salt Lake City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $32,320 | -12% in Salt Lake City |
| Cashier | $30,320 | $33,390 | +10% in Salt Lake City |
| Plumber | $58,920 | $64,800 | +10% in Salt Lake City |
| Medical Assistant | $42,600 | $46,080 | +8% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $60,835 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 7% more in Salt Lake City.
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