🇺🇸 UT, United States · #186 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Salt Lake City

8.5% below the United States average

Ranked #186 of 546 cities · More expensive than 65.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Salt Lake City

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,570/mo USD 1,379/mo 12%
3-Bedroom USD 2,837/mo USD 2,142/mo 12%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-8.5% Affordable
Rent
-6.0% Average
Groceries
-12.2% Affordable
Restaurants
-10.0% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+9.0% Strong

Living in Salt Lake City: What to Expect

Salt Lake City is affordable by global standards (ranked #186 of 546 cities). It is 8.5% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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