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Highland, UT is a great place to live! It offers affordable rent for two bedrooms at $1,350 compared to the national average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Highland is even lower than the US with 97 versus 100. Local businesses offer a variety of services in Highland such as the popular cafe, 'Sweet Home Bakery', which offers fresh pastries and other treats. There is also an outdoor recreation center called 'The Playground' that has activities for all ages and abilities. Other important services are provided by small businesses like the pet store 'Pawsome Pets' or the local auto shop 'Highland Autos'. Overall, living in Highland is a great choice for those looking for affordability without compromising quality of life.

Highland has an unemployment rate of 2.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Highland has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 51.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Highland
- The Sales Tax Rate for Highland is 6.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Highland is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Highland
- The average income of a Highland resident is $31,840 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Highland resident is $156,136 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyHighland, UtahUnited States
  2.56
  0.4%-6.2%
  51.7%33.5%
  6.9%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $48,617$37,638
  $156,136$69,021
  $157,566$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.2%6.8%
  5.6%10.0%
  1.5%2.5%
  14.0%11.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  3.3%1.9%
  5.0%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  14.1%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  5.2%4.2%
  10.9%9.3%
  11.9%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  6.0%7.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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Over 13 years ago

We live in a quiet community with great views of the mountains to the east and north. We love it  More

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Over 17 years ago

Highland has large amounts of recreation. It sits between 3 large universities and has the benefits of being drawn away from the college atmosphere, but still close  More

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