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Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 4.9% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 19% (146.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $71,516 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) | Denver | Salt Lake City | Denver vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 100.9 | +4.9% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.4 | +4.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 123.3 | +19.1% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 79.0 | +11.2% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 99.0 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 98.5 | +7.4% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Salt Lake City | $47,677 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Salt Lake City | $95,355 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Salt Lake City | $143,032 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.