Gunnison, UT vs Washington Terrace, UT

Gunnison is moderately more affordable than Washington Terrace, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Gunnison scores 86 compared to 94 for Washington Terrace, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington Terrace can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gunnison is $1,049/month compared to $1,084/month in Washington Terrace — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gunnison is more affordable at $247,600 median vs $332,300.

Median household income in Gunnison is $66,111 compared to $79,971 in Washington Terrace (-17.3%). While Washington Terrace is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gunnison spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Washington Terrace.