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South Jordan, UT is a vibrant city located in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah. Rent for two bedroom apartments is slightly higher than the national average, at $1,690 compared to $1,430. The grocery cost index in South Jordan is 98 versus 100 for the US on average, making it an affordable place to live. There are many companies and attractions that make South Jordan a great place to visit or live. Companies such as Microsoft have offices in South Jordan and provide employment opportunities locally. Other notable companies include Adobe Systems and Vivint Solar. Additionally, there are many cultural attractions such as The Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Gardner Village, and The District at South Jordan Towne Center. With its low rent prices and diverse attractions, South Jordan is an ideal place to live or visit.

South Jordan has an unemployment rate of 2.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

South Jordan 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 46.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for South Jordan
- The Sales Tax Rate for South Jordan is 6.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for South Jordan 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 South Jordan
- The average income of a South Jordan resident is $42,731 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a South Jordan resident is $111,774 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySouth Jordan, UtahUnited States
  2.66
  -1.4%-6.2%
  46.4%33.5%
  7.1%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $42,731$37,638
  $111,774$69,021
  $125,290$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  1.2%0.5%
  6.1%6.8%
  7.9%10.0%
  3.1%2.5%
  10.9%11.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  2.6%1.9%
  9.1%4.7%
  3.1%1.9%
  11.3%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.1%4.2%
  8.6%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  4.9%7.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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April · 
Over 2 years ago

I moved here 3 years ago from Southern California and absolutely love this beautiful place! I hate intense heat, but have no problem getting warm in the winter.   More

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Over 15 years ago

If you like outdoors stuff year around, this is the place. You have to like winter though. There is 6 months of  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is resonable. But the pay scale in utah is much lower I think then other  More

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