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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 $273/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $153.3K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 3.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$273
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$3.3K
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

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:104
Median Home:$215K

South Salt Lake, UT

The Beehive State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

San Antonio, TX

The Lone Star State

1.5M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 1.5M residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: South Salt Lake, UT vs San Antonio, TX

๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 17.2%
South Salt Lake, UT
$1,098
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$189
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.1%
South Salt Lake, UT
$1,470
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$177
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 5.8%
South Salt Lake, UT
$2,228
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$128
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 10.2%
South Salt Lake, UT
$586
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$59.82
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 12.0%
South Salt Lake, UT
$443
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$52.99
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.5%
South Salt Lake, UT
$891
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$22.05
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$789
To$1,110
โ†‘ $321
1 Bed
From$922
To$1,210
โ†‘ $288
2 Bed
From$1,112
To$1,470
โ†‘ $358
3 Bed
From$1,493
To$1,890
โ†‘ $397
South Salt Lake, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,310โ€“$1,310/mo

San Antonio, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $840โ€“$1,770/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
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$254
Difference

Home Values

South Salt Lake
San Antonio
$446K
Median Value
$215K
โ†‘ +2.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.9%
โ†‘ +29.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +16.7%
$446K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 52% 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†‘ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$606
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.8%
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

San Antonio, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

South Salt Lake, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

San Antonio, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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
San Antonio
44 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
47.5%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
99 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days

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

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