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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 14.6% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 58% (194.7 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $65,435 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 Francisco | Salt Lake City | San Francisco vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 100.9 | +14.6% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.4 | +12.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 123.3 | +57.9% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 79.0 | +118.5% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 99.0 | +7.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 98.5 | +20.9% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Salt Lake City | $43,623 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Salt Lake City | $87,246 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Salt Lake City | $130,869 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.