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\nMurray, UT is a vibrant city located in the heart of Utah with an array of entertainment and job opportunities. The 2 bedroom rent in Murray is $1,560 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Murray is 95 versus 100 for the US. As such, Murray offers affordability and convenience for individuals looking to live in this city. Local companies that operate in Murray include Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Walmart Supercenter, JB's Restaurant Patio Bar, ICON Health & Fitness, and Turf Paradise Sports Park & Grill. Each of these businesses bring unique services to the community that bring value to its inhabitants.

Murray has an unemployment rate of 3.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Murray has seen the job market decrease by -1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Murray
- The Sales Tax Rate for Murray is 7.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Murray 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 Murray
- The average income of a Murray resident is $39,482 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Murray resident is $72,524 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Murray for the past 8 years and after reading the reviews here am compelled to write about our experience. We have seen little or no crime. Murray is safe.  More

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Over 7 years ago

We haven't lived here very long, I like all the grocery stores around the corner with 2 gas stations on 9th some of the streets are cute but I am hearing gunshots almost  More

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I am in the process of selling my condo in Murray, the area and building went from having working, clean tenants to a Mexican family of 6. The noise and trash left by  More

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