What is the cost of living in Salt Lake City?

The cost of living in Salt Lake City is 33.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 66.1). Groceries are 32.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 28.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 918 per month. Local purchasing power index is 158.3 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 UT, United States · #179 of 538 cities · 2026

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33.9% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-33.9%

vs NYC

EUR 918

Estimated rent in

158.3

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Salt Lake City

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

66.1 Moderate

Rent

35.8 Affordable

Groceries

67.7 Moderate

Restaurants

71.7 Moderate

Purchasing Power

158.3 Very strong

Estimated rent in Salt Lake City

1-BR — City centre EUR 918/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 689/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 1,599/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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