Moab, UT vs West Point, UT

Moab is moderately more affordable than West Point, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Moab scores 101 compared to 118 for West Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Point 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 $1,600/month in West Point — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moab has cheaper rent, West Point actually has lower median home values ($437,800 vs $478,700).

Median household income in Moab is $55,333 compared to $118,660 in West Point (-53.4%). While West Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moab spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in West Point.