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Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 7.9% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 23% (151.1 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $69,479 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) | Washington | Salt Lake City | Washington vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 100.9 | +7.9% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 96.4 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 123.3 | +22.6% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 79.0 | +35.1% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 99.0 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 98.5 | +16.5% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Salt Lake City | $46,319 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Salt Lake City | $92,638 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Salt Lake City | $138,957 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.