Salt Lake City, UT vs St. George, UT

Salt Lake City, UT and St. George, UT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.6% difference in their overall index. Salt Lake City scores 115 while St. George scores 115 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Salt Lake City is $1,343/month compared to $1,429/month in St. George — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Salt Lake City has cheaper rent, St. George actually has lower median home values ($456,900 vs $495,700).

Median household income in Salt Lake City is $74,925 compared to $72,870 in St. George (+2.8%). While Salt Lake City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Salt Lake City spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in St. George.