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Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 9.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 72% (211.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $68,510 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 Jose | Salt Lake City | San Jose vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 100.9 | +9.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.4 | +9.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 123.3 | +71.8% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 79.0 | +98.3% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 99.0 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 98.5 | +21.1% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Salt Lake City | $45,673 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Salt Lake City | $91,347 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Salt Lake City | $137,020 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.