Vernal, UT Economy


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Vernal, UT is an attractive city for those looking to save on living costs or adjust to a slower paced lifestyle. The average rent rate for a two-bedroom apartment is $840, which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Vernal is 93 compared to 100 in the US. With such cost-efficient living options comes an opportunity to explore local businesses like Vernal Dining & Shopping Center, M&M Family Market and Uintah Basin Medical Center. Residents can take advantage of these amenities while still enjoying a small town charm and numerous outdoor activities in the nearby mountains and lakes. An interesting fact about Vernal is that it has been home to many dinosaurs; fossils have been found all over the area!

Vernal has an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Vernal has seen the job market decrease by -7.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 7.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Vernal
- The Sales Tax Rate for Vernal is 6.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Vernal 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 Vernal
- The average income of a Vernal resident is $23,022 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Vernal resident is $50,692 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 3 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 15 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 16 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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