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St. George, UT is a mid-sized city located in the southwestern region of the United States. It's home to many businesses such as Dixie Regional Medical Center, SkyWest Airlines, Sunroc Building Materials, and Red Hills Desert Garden. The average two bedroom rent in St. George is $1,270 which is slightly lower than the national average of $1,430 for two bedrooms. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in St. George is 94 versus 100 in the US, making it an affordable place to live with a low cost of living compared to other areas in the country.

St. George has an unemployment rate of 2.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

St. George has seen the job market increase by 3.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 55.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for St. George
- The Sales Tax Rate for St. George is 6.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for St. George 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 St. George
- The average income of a St. George resident is $22,230 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a St. George resident is $63,604 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySt. George, UtahUnited States
  2.96
  1.2%-6.2%
  55.6%33.5%
  6.4%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $31,641$37,638
  $63,604$69,021
  $78,096$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  9.4%6.8%
  8.6%10.0%
  2.3%2.5%
  11.1%11.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  4.3%4.7%
  2.4%1.9%
  6.0%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.5%4.2%
  8.9%9.3%
  16.1%14.0%
  2.9%2.1%
  9.2%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  2.9%4.7%
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Very low paying jobs. Very few corporate companies you could have a career at. Very expensive housing. Very unaccepting of non mormons. A very lazy city hall that  More

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We recently moved here and this are our thoughts: - Landscape wise no doubts this is one of the most beautiful places we have been - Public spaces are very clean, well  More

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I have lived in St. George for 8 months and love it so far. I agree that there are not a lot of jobs and most have low pay so this may not be a good place if your  More

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