Salt Lake City, UT Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Salt Lake City, UT metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Salt Lake City
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Salt Lake City, UT metropolitan area run 0.0% matching the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 100.0 on a base of 100). That puts Salt Lake City close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Utah household — see the Utah state report.
Other Utah metros
- Provo-Orem, UT RPP 97.0 C+
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT?
The Salt Lake City, UT metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 100.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 0.0% matching the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Salt Lake City an affordable place to live?
Salt Lake City, UT has an InflationRank score of 76/100 (grade C), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 100.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Salt Lake City compare to other cities for cost of living?
Salt Lake City, UT has a cost-of-living index of 100.0 (U.S.=100), 0.0% matching the national average. Similar-cost metros include Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (RPP 100.0), Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (RPP 99.5).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →