Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 5.8% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 6% (130.2 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $70,921 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) | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | Sacramento vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 100.9 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.4 | +9.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 123.3 | +5.6% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 79.0 | +91.5% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 99.0 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 98.5 | +2.9% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Salt Lake City | $47,280 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Salt Lake City | $94,561 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Salt Lake City | $141,841 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.