Kamas, UT vs Moab, UT

Moab is moderately more affordable than Kamas, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Kamas scores 111 compared to 101 for Moab, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kamas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kamas is $1,315/month compared to $945/month in Moab — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moab has cheaper rent, Kamas actually has lower median home values ($455,900 vs $478,700).

Median household income in Kamas is $87,353 compared to $55,333 in Moab (+57.9%). While Kamas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kamas spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Moab.