Lehi, UT vs St. George, UT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. George is 17.3% cheaper than Lehi. With a cost index of 115 vs 135, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. George to Lehi should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lehi is $1,798/month compared to $1,429/month in St. George — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. George is more affordable at $456,900 median vs $567,100.

Median household income in Lehi is $125,860 compared to $72,870 in St. George (+72.7%). While Lehi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lehi spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in St. George.