Cottonwood Heights, UT vs Millcreek, UT

Millcreek is moderately more affordable than Cottonwood Heights, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Cottonwood Heights scores 138 compared to 125 for Millcreek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cottonwood Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cottonwood Heights is $1,697/month compared to $1,444/month in Millcreek — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millcreek is more affordable at $579,300 median vs $641,900.

Median household income in Cottonwood Heights is $116,583 compared to $98,502 in Millcreek (+18.4%). While Cottonwood Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cottonwood Heights spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Millcreek.