Moab, UT vs Monticello, UT

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Moab, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Moab scores 101 compared to 91 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moab can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moab is $945/month compared to $1,065/month in Monticello — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moab has cheaper rent, Monticello actually has lower median home values ($307,900 vs $478,700).

Median household income in Moab is $55,333 compared to $63,750 in Monticello (-13.2%). Monticello offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Moab spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Monticello.