Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 4.8% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $52,377 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Denver
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Salt Lake City, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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