St. George, UT vs West Jordan, UT

St. George is moderately more affordable than West Jordan, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. St. George scores 115 compared to 121 for West Jordan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Jordan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. George is $1,429/month compared to $1,650/month in West Jordan — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. George has cheaper rent, West Jordan actually has lower median home values ($454,700 vs $456,900).

Median household income in St. George is $72,870 compared to $103,960 in West Jordan (-29.9%). While West Jordan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. George spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in West Jordan.