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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 11.6% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 21% (148.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $67,208 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) | New York | Salt Lake City | New York vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 100.9 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 96.4 | +14.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 123.3 | +20.5% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 79.0 | +60.8% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 99.0 | +6.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 98.5 | +15.2% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Salt Lake City | $44,805 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Salt Lake City | $89,610 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Salt Lake City | $134,415 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.