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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 5.7% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 36% (79.0 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $79,559 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) | St. Louis | Salt Lake City | St. Louis vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 100.9 | -5.7% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.4 | +3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 123.3 | -35.9% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 79.0 | -11.5% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 99.0 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 98.5 | -7.6% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Salt Lake City | $53,039 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Salt Lake City | $106,079 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Salt Lake City | $159,118 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.