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
$1,964
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$77
👥 People living there
191,767
208,007
Commute to work
25 min
19.5 min
College degree
34.6%
51.5%
Own their home
41.4%
45.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
13.6%
Unemployment
8.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence 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 | Providence | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,580 | $98,400 | -23% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,960 | $64,670 | -23% in Salt Lake City |
| Plumber | $79,820 | $64,800 | -19% in Salt Lake City |
| Electrician | $73,980 | $62,620 | -15% in Salt Lake City |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,990 | $66,970 | -15% in Salt Lake City |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $85,890 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
| Accountant | $95,020 | $82,100 | -14% in Salt Lake City |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,330 | $40,510 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Providence 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 Providence?
About $59,466 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 9% more in Salt Lake City.
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