State guide
Cost of living in Utah
1 Utah city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.5% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.2%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$1,747/mo
Median est. cost
$4,098/mo
State income tax
≈4.5%
Standouts in Utah
Cheapest
Salt Lake City, UT
$4,098/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Salt Lake City, UT
Fit 56
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Salt Lake City, UT
Safety 10
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Salt Lake City, UT
Jobs 82
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Salt Lake City, UT
247 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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