Cost of Living in Salem, UT

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24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
76%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Salem Utah National
Cost of living124105100
Groceries101101100
Health care99101100
Housing176113100
Transportation103101100
Utilities101101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment103102100
Household Items102102100
Education & Childcare104105100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Salem is 18% higher than the Utah average
  • The cost of living in Salem is 24% higher than the national average
  • Salem housing is 76% higher than the national average
  • Utah general sales tax is 20% higher than the national average
  • Utah state income tax is 87% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$137,509$11,459$3,208$4,126
      Renters$85,231$7,103$1,989$2,557
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Salem is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Salem has a median income of about $137,509 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $3,208 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $85,231. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,989 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Utah Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Utah 6.1% 8.35%

      Utah Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Utah 4.85% 4.85%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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