There are 24 independent living communities in Salt Lake City, Utah. The median cost / day of independent living in Utah is approximately $56, with costs ranging between $30 and $115 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $1,683, with costs ranging from about $907 to $3,437. The median annual cost is $20,202, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Salt Lake City range between $1,100 per month and $2,464 per month. The average cost is about $1,705 per month, or around $20,460 per year.
Located within Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City is the capital of the State of Utah. It is the biggest city in the state. The surrounding area is home to 2,070,167 inhabitants, but there are 594,043 living in the city itself. Residents who are over 55 represent around 20% of the total community.
Salt Lake City has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's median household income is $54,000 ($25,000 per capita), vs the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Utah. The median housing price in Salt Lake City is $124,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $271,500. Salt Lake City has a moderate unemployment rate of around 7.08%.
Salt Lake City has medium average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rain annually. Salt Lake City has very low water quality, very low air quality, and a high crime rate in relation to other American cities.