South Salt Lake, UT vs Woods Cross, UT

South Salt Lake is moderately more affordable than Woods Cross, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. South Salt Lake scores 106 compared to 120 for Woods Cross, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woods Cross can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Salt Lake is $1,329/month compared to $1,572/month in Woods Cross — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Salt Lake is more affordable at $390,400 median vs $472,600.

Median household income in South Salt Lake is $68,035 compared to $115,335 in Woods Cross (-41%). While Woods Cross 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 16.4% in Woods Cross.