Cedar City, UT vs St. George, UT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cedar City is 18.9% cheaper than St. George. With a cost index of 93 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cedar City to St. George should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar City is $1,008/month compared to $1,429/month in St. George — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cedar City is more affordable at $348,000 median vs $456,900.

Median household income in Cedar City is $63,789 compared to $72,870 in St. George (-12.5%). The higher salaries in St. George partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar City spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in St. George.