South Salt Lake, UT vs Taylorsville, UT

South Salt Lake, UT and Taylorsville, UT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. South Salt Lake scores 106 while Taylorsville scores 110 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in South Salt Lake is $1,329/month compared to $1,432/month in Taylorsville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Salt Lake is more affordable at $390,400 median vs $398,900.

Median household income in South Salt Lake is $68,035 compared to $85,608 in Taylorsville (-20.5%). While Taylorsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Salt Lake spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Taylorsville.