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Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 2.2% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 15% (104.5 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $76,703 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) | Houston | Salt Lake City | Houston vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 100.9 | -2.2% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.4 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 123.3 | -15.2% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 79.0 | +20.6% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 99.0 | -3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 98.5 | +1.0% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Salt Lake City | $51,135 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Salt Lake City | $102,270 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Salt Lake City | $153,405 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.