Bountiful, UT vs St. George, UT

Bountiful, UT and St. George, UT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Bountiful scores 118 while St. George scores 115 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bountiful is $1,467/month compared to $1,429/month in St. George — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. George is more affordable at $456,900 median vs $488,900.

Median household income in Bountiful is $103,723 compared to $72,870 in St. George (+42.3%). While Bountiful is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bountiful spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in St. George.