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Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 0.8% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 10% (111.0 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $75,607 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Salt Lake City | Atlanta vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 100.9 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.4 | +4.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 123.3 | -10.0% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 79.0 | +21.8% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 99.0 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 98.5 | -0.4% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Salt Lake City | $50,405 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Salt Lake City | $100,810 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Salt Lake City | $151,214 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.