Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Slightly above the national average, with mountain access and a growing tech scene.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 105
Median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
Housing: 110 vs 100
Groceries: 100 vs 100
Utilities: 100 vs 100
Transportation: 102 vs 100
Healthcare: 99 vs 100
Salt Lake City offers quick mountain access, plentiful sun, and a growing tech economy. Housing has risen with demand, pushing costs slightly above the national average.