Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Salt Lake City leaves you about $490 more a month than Denver after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $33.2K more saved.
| Denver, CO | Salt Lake City, UT | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,951 | $8,939 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $532 | $544 |
| Rent (median) | $1,770 | $1,343 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,575 | $1,500 |
| Left over each month | $5,021 | $5,510 |
| Savings after 5 years | $373,149 | $406,397 |
| Denver | Salt Lake City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 105 | 100 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 50 | 45 |
| Average summer high | 91°F | 94°F |
| Average winter low | 11°F | 20°F |
| Rainy days a year | 80 | 70 |
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