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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 1.7% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 8% (113.1 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $73,767 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) | Philadelphia | Salt Lake City | Philadelphia vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 100.9 | +1.7% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.4 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 123.3 | -8.2% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 79.0 | +44.8% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 99.0 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 98.5 | +8.1% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Salt Lake City | $49,178 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Salt Lake City | $98,356 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Salt Lake City | $147,534 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.