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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ South Salt Lake, UT โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Boise, ID area

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You'd spend $785/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $159.4K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 10.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$785
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$9.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

South Salt Lake, UT

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$446K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:110
Median Home:$399K

South Salt Lake, UT

The Beehive State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 26K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor banking center
  • โ€ขNASCAR headquarters
  • โ€ขQueen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: South Salt Lake, UT vs Charlotte, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 10.8%
South Salt Lake, UT
$2,228
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$241
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 16.2%
South Salt Lake, UT
$1,470
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$238
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 9.5%
South Salt Lake, UT
$1,098
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$104
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 11.0%
South Salt Lake, UT
$891
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$97.99
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 17.3%
South Salt Lake, UT
$443
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$76.49
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 8.8%
South Salt Lake, UT
$586
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$51.71
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$789
To$1,630
โ†‘ $841
1 Bed
From$922
To$1,710
โ†‘ $788
2 Bed
From$1,112
To$1,870
โ†‘ $758
3 Bed
From$1,493
To$2,300
โ†‘ $807
South Salt Lake, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,310โ€“$1,310/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340โ€“$2,310/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,716
Monthly in South Salt Lake, UT
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$809
Difference

Home Values

South Salt Lake
Charlotte
$446K
Median Value
$399K
โ†‘ +2.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +29.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +40.8%
$446K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 11% less expensive than South Salt Lake

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $150
Per year
Monthly Difference
$12.50
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.1%
Rate difference

South Salt Lake, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

South Salt Lake, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

South Salt Lake
Charlotte
44 Good
Air Quality
51 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
46.2%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Utah and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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