Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 10.9% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 45% (179.3 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $67,614 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) | San Diego | Salt Lake City | San Diego vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 100.9 | +10.9% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.4 | +11.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 123.3 | +45.4% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 79.0 | +120.6% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 99.0 | +0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 98.5 | +15.5% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Salt Lake City | $45,076 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Salt Lake City | $90,152 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Salt Lake City | $135,228 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.