Vernal, UT Cost of Living


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Vernal cost of living score
88.9
Less expensive
11.1% lower
than the US average
22.2% lower
than the Utah average
Vernal, Utah gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.2% lower than the average for Utah.

Vernal, UT

Housing costs in Vernal?
A typical home costs $226,100, which is 33.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.7% less expensive than the average Utah home, at $510,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Vernal costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Vernal?
To live comfortably in Vernal, Utah, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Vernal?
The cost of living in Vernal, UT is quite affordable. It is actually 12% lower than the national average, making it an appealing place to live for people looking to save money. Housing prices are especially attractive, as the median home price is around $184,000 and the median rent is just over $700. Additionally, groceries, utilities, healthcare and transportation expenses are all lower than the national averages. All in all, Vernal provides a great quality of life at a very affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVernalUtahUnited States
  88.9114.2100.0
  9393.2100
  114.0102.7100.0
  69.4157.3100.0
  $226,100$510,600$338,100
  100.9%94.6%100.0%
  67.791.2100.0
  82.291.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I have lived in this city for 11 years at this point, and I love it. The beautiful Uinta mountains are just a hop skip and a jump away, and the people are great. This  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Vernal for over eleven years now, and I am tired. It takes a strong person to deal with the difficulties of life in the Basin. The People are clanish,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Rent is too high, people are isolated and unsophisticated. Unless your Mormon or want to become Mormon, you're really not welcome here. The economy is oil, which means  More

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