Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Salt Lake City is 16% more affordable than Miami. A $75,000 salary in Miami is equivalent to $63,189 in Salt Lake City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Utah salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Miami has a housing index of 172 while Salt Lake City sits at 120 (national average = 100). The median home in Miami costs $450,000 compared to $440,000 in Salt Lake City, a difference of $10,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Miami versus $1,500 in Salt Lake City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Miami scores 108 while Salt Lake City scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Miami (99) are higher than Salt Lake City (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Miami is $44,268 compared to $60,590 in Salt Lake City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Salt Lake City.
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