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Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 2.2% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 4% (117.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $73,383 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) | Dallas | Salt Lake City | Dallas vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 100.9 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.4 | +6.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 123.3 | -4.4% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 79.0 | +14.8% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 99.0 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 98.5 | +2.9% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Salt Lake City | $48,922 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Salt Lake City | $97,845 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Salt Lake City | $146,767 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.