Side-by-side real estate comparison · Updated Jan 2026
Key Metrics
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT
Median Home Price
$558,785
$554,407
YoY Price Change
↓ -3.2%
↑ +1.8%
5-Year Appreciation
↑ +20.0%
↑ +32.9%
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
$1,581/mo
Rental Yield
3.9%
3.4%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.3
29.2
Income Needed to Buy
$139,417
$132,042
12-Month Forecast
↓ -1.9%
↑ +0.8%
Verdict
Better for Buyers
Salt Lake City, UT
median price $554,407, income needed $132,042
Better for Renters
Salt Lake City, UT
median rent $1,581/mo
Better for Investors
Denver, CO
3.9% rental yield, -1.9% 12-mo forecast