Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 10.2% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 23% (151.3 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $68,072 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) | Seattle | Salt Lake City | Seattle vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 100.9 | +10.2% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.4 | +7.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 123.3 | +22.7% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 79.0 | +17.5% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 99.0 | +8.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 98.5 | +10.8% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Salt Lake City | $45,382 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Salt Lake City | $90,763 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Salt Lake City | $136,145 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.