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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 12.6% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 38% (170.4 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $66,614 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) | Los Angeles | Salt Lake City | Los Angeles vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 100.9 | +12.6% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.4 | +10.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 123.3 | +38.2% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 79.0 | +100.7% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.0 | +5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 98.5 | +15.1% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Salt Lake City | $44,409 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Salt Lake City | $88,819 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Salt Lake City | $133,228 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.