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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 $1.3K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.8K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 17.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,315
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.8K
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

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:118
Median Home:$414K

South Salt Lake, UT

The Beehive State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขFastest growing major city
  • โ€ขDesert metropolis
  • โ€ขSpring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: South Salt Lake, UT vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 25.2%
South Salt Lake, UT
$2,228
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$560
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 35.7%
South Salt Lake, UT
$1,098
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$391
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 14.1%
South Salt Lake, UT
$1,470
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$207
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 26.8%
South Salt Lake, UT
$443
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$119
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.1%
South Salt Lake, UT
$891
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$72.01
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 0.4%
South Salt Lake, UT
$586
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$2.14
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$789
To$1,390
โ†‘ $601
1 Bed
From$922
To$1,510
โ†‘ $588
2 Bed
From$1,112
To$1,750
โ†‘ $638
3 Bed
From$1,493
To$2,330
โ†‘ $837
South Salt Lake, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,310โ€“$1,310/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300โ€“$2,380/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
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,352
Difference

Home Values

South Salt Lake
Phoenix
$446K
Median Value
$414K
โ†‘ +2.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +29.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$446K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 7% 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†‘ $2.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$170
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
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

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

South Salt Lake, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

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
Phoenix
44 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
9%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

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

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