Cost of living, Salt Lake City
100.9
BEA Regional Price Parity vs US average of 100 (2024). Salt Lake City sits about 0.9% above national prices.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA RPP all-items, 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US
- +0.9%
- Metro
- Salt Lake City
- CBSA
- 41620
Salt Lake City all-items RPP is 100.9 (2024), about 0.9% above US-average prices. A $90,000 salary at national prices maps to about $90,810 here for equal purchasing power.
Price components in Salt Lake City
| Component | Salt Lake City | US |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 100 |
| Goods | 96.4 | 100 |
| Housing (rents) | 123.3 | 100 |
| Other services | 99.0 | 100 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, US = 100.
What a US-average salary buys in Salt Lake City
| At US average | In Salt Lake City |
|---|---|
| $60,000 | $60,540 |
| $90,000 | $90,810 |
| $150,000 | $151,350 |
Local equivalent = national salary × (100.9 ÷ 100). BEA RPP 2024.
Top wages here
FAQ
- What is the cost of living in Salt Lake City?
- The BEA Regional Price Parity (all items, 2024) for Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is 100.9, versus a US average of 100 (+0.9%).
- How is RPP different from CPI?
- CPI tracks price change over time. RPP compares price levels across places in a given year versus the national average of 100. PayByCity uses RPP for cross-metro purchasing power, including goods, housing rents, and other services components.
- How should I use this with OEWS wages?
- Pair local BLS OEWS medians (May 2025) with this RPP. A $90,000 salary at US-average prices maps to about $90,810 in Salt Lake City for equal purchasing power.
- Does this include taxes or housing alone?
- No. All-items RPP is a broad price-level index. Component indexes show goods, rents, and other services separately, but this is not a rent quote, tax estimate, or household budget.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Highest wages here
- Chief Executives , 1,690 OEWS emp. $190,400
- Computer and Information Systems Managers , 5,620 OEWS emp. $160,810
- Architectural and Engineering Managers , 1,100 OEWS emp. $160,250
- Financial Managers , 5,450 OEWS emp. $158,720
- Pharmacists , 1,520 OEWS emp. $147,010
- Sales Managers , 5,210 OEWS emp. $143,930
See methodology and disclaimer.