Moving to Salt Lake City, UT
City Overview
Cost of Living
104
Avg Temperature
39°–62°F
State Income Tax
4.9%
Population
200K
World-class skiing is 30 minutes away, the Wasatch Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop, and the city is growing fast with a young, outdoor-loving population. The craft beer scene has blossomed despite the liquor laws.
Average Moving Costs to Salt Lake City
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,968 mi | $3,254–$5,125 | $1,902–$3,219 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 580 mi | $2,400–$3,752 | $1,115–$2,245 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,257 mi | $2,732–$4,309 | $1,498–$2,720 |
| Houston, TX | 1,199 mi | $2,668–$4,212 | $1,466–$2,680 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 505 mi | $2,292–$3,597 | $1,073–$2,192 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,920 mi | $3,114–$4,929 | $1,873–$3,186 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,087 mi | $2,591–$4,091 | $1,402–$2,601 |
| San Diego, CA | 627 mi | $2,418–$3,784 | $1,141–$2,277 |
| Dallas, TX | 999 mi | $2,571–$4,047 | $1,352–$2,539 |
| San Jose, CA | 586 mi | $2,467–$3,846 | $1,118–$2,249 |
Neighborhoods in Salt Lake City
The Avenues
A popular neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT for newcomers and residents alike.
Sugar House
A popular neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT for newcomers and residents alike.
9th and 9th
A popular neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT for newcomers and residents alike.
Liberty Park
A popular neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT for newcomers and residents alike.
Marmalade
A popular neighborhood in Salt Lake City, UT for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Salt Lake City
Cost of Living Index
4% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,750/mo
Moving to Salt Lake City from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,968 miles
Full-Service
$3,254–$5,125
From Los Angeles, CA
580 miles
Full-Service
$2,400–$3,752
From Chicago, IL
1,257 miles
Full-Service
$2,732–$4,309
From Houston, TX
1,199 miles
Full-Service
$2,668–$4,212
From Phoenix, AZ
505 miles
Full-Service
$2,292–$3,597
From Philadelphia, PA
1,920 miles
Full-Service
$3,114–$4,929
From San Antonio, TX
1,087 miles
Full-Service
$2,591–$4,091
From San Diego, CA
627 miles
Full-Service
$2,418–$3,784
From Dallas, TX
999 miles
Full-Service
$2,571–$4,047
From San Jose, CA
586 miles
Full-Service
$2,467–$3,846
From Austin, TX
1,074 miles
Full-Service
$2,625–$4,135
From Jacksonville, FL
1,834 miles
Full-Service
$3,029–$4,803