Ogden, UT vs St. George, UT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ogden is 18.6% cheaper than St. George. With a cost index of 93 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ogden to St. George should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogden is $1,128/month compared to $1,429/month in St. George — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogden is more affordable at $311,300 median vs $456,900.

Median household income in Ogden is $70,053 compared to $72,870 in St. George (-3.9%). St. George does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogden spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in St. George.