Beaver, UT vs Duchesne, UT

Duchesne is moderately more affordable than Beaver, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Beaver scores 91 compared to 83 for Duchesne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaver can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver is $1,101/month compared to $1,050/month in Duchesne — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duchesne is more affordable at $216,700 median vs $295,700.

Median household income in Beaver is $82,625 compared to $78,854 in Duchesne (+4.8%). Beaver does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Duchesne.