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Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 7.3% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 20% (148.4 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $69,875 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) | Boston | Salt Lake City | Boston vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 100.9 | +7.3% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 96.4 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 123.3 | +20.4% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 79.0 | +88.3% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 99.0 | +4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 98.5 | +9.4% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Salt Lake City | $46,583 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Salt Lake City | $93,167 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Salt Lake City | $139,750 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.