Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Salt Lake City is 16% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $62,695 in Salt Lake City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Naples has a housing index of 180 while Salt Lake City sits at 120 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $440,000 in Salt Lake City, a difference of $80,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $1,500 in Salt Lake City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Naples scores 106 while Salt Lake City scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are higher than Salt Lake City (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 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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