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
$1,826
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$77
👥 People living there
511,764
208,007
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.5 min
College degree
32.5%
51.5%
Own their home
64.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
10.3%
13.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $32,320 | -32% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $77,920 | +32% in Salt Lake City |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $85,890 | -15% in Salt Lake City |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $66,970 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $64,670 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $40,510 | -11% in Salt Lake City |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $98,800 | +9% in Salt Lake City |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $94,330 | -8% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Mesa 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 Mesa?
About $58,578 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 10% more in Mesa.