Murray, UT vs Sandy, UT

Murray is moderately more affordable than Sandy, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Murray scores 116 compared to 133 for Sandy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sandy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Murray is $1,447/month compared to $1,728/month in Sandy — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Murray is more affordable at $470,200 median vs $562,500.

Median household income in Murray is $87,864 compared to $111,242 in Sandy (-21%). While Sandy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Murray spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Sandy.