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
$2,010
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$77
👥 People living there
290,594
208,007
Commute to work
25.4 min
19.5 min
College degree
60.5%
51.5%
Own their home
56.9%
45.8%
Below poverty line
6.8%
13.6%
Unemployment
4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | 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 Plano or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Plano 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 Plano?
About $58,707 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 49% more in Plano.