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Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 5.4% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 29% (87.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $79,241 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) | Columbus | Salt Lake City | Columbus vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 100.9 | -5.4% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.4 | -2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 123.3 | -28.7% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 79.0 | +20.9% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 99.0 | -0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 98.5 | -1.9% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Salt Lake City | $52,828 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Salt Lake City | $105,655 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Salt Lake City | $158,483 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.