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Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 6.9% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 36% (79.4 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $80,546 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) | Cleveland | Salt Lake City | Cleveland vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 100.9 | -6.9% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.4 | -2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 123.3 | -35.6% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 79.0 | +21.5% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 99.0 | -0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 98.5 | -6.0% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Salt Lake City | $53,697 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Salt Lake City | $107,394 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Salt Lake City | $161,092 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.