Cost of Living in Salt Lake County, UT

Modeled annual cost: $54,946.

Median family income: $111,905.

Affordability Snapshot

UT County Median

$50,951

State Rank

8thMost expensive counties in UT out of 29See Utah county rankings

Median Income

$111,905

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Salt Lake County, UT.

$14,916 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,946

Per year

  • Housing:$14,916
  • Transport:$12,598
  • Taxes:$11,381
  • Other Costs:$5,957
  • Healthcare:$5,825
  • Food:$4,269
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Utah

1Carbon County, UT
$46,489
2Box Elder County, UT
$46,641
3Sevier County, UT
$47,775
4Duchesne County, UT
$47,897
5Emery County, UT
$47,966

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