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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd save $467/month moving to Salt Lake City, UT

$150.0K in your current city equals $144.4K in Salt Lake City, UT

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 6.2%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$467
Savings
Annual Impact
$5.6K
Per year

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

Spring Valley, NV

Population:216K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$377K

Salt Lake City, UT

Population:210K
Cost Index:
94
(6% below avg)
Median Home:$518K

Spring Valley, NV

The Silver State

216K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Nevada, this city has a population of 216K residents.

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

Salt Lake City, UT

The Beehive State

210K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 210K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Spring Valley, NV vs Salt Lake City, UT

Housing
โ†“ 12.7%
Spring Valley, NV
$2,899
Salt Lake City, UT
$2,531
Difference
$368
less
Transportation
โ†“ 17.2%
Spring Valley, NV
$1,506
Salt Lake City, UT
$1,247
Difference
$259
less
Other
โ†“ 5.4%
Spring Valley, NV
$1,764
Salt Lake City, UT
$1,670
Difference
$94.49
less
Groceries
โ†“ 7.5%
Spring Valley, NV
$1,027
Salt Lake City, UT
$950
Difference
$76.65
less
All Utilities
โ†“ 6.0%
Spring Valley, NV
$502
Salt Lake City, UT
$472
Difference
$30.24
less
Healthcare
โ†‘ 0.1%
Spring Valley, NV
$624
Salt Lake City, UT
$625
Difference
$0.77
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$912
To$1,008
โ†‘ $96.00
1 Bed
From$1,078
To$1,168
โ†‘ $90.00
2 Bed
From$1,327
To$1,400
โ†‘ $73.00
3 Bed
From$1,825
To$1,872
โ†‘ $47.00
Salt Lake City, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,310โ€“$1,820/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.

$8,322
Monthly in Spring Valley, NV
$7,494
Monthly in Salt Lake City, UT
$828
Difference

Home Values

Spring Valley
Salt Lake City
-
Median Value
$518K
-
YoY Change
โ†‘ +0.4%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.4%
-
Price Range
$400K - $902K

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $7.3K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$606
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.8%
Rate difference

Spring Valley, NV

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Nevada 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

Salt Lake City, 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

Additional Tax Information

Spring Valley, NV Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:0.6%

Salt Lake City, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
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

Spring Valley
Salt Lake City
N/A
Air Quality
44 Good
-
Good Air Days
62.8%
N/A
Climate Risk
88 Moderate
-
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
N/A
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
-
Heat Days >95ยฐF
49 days
N/A
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
-
Heat Days >95ยฐF
49 days

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