Is it expensive to live in Utah?

Compared to the rest of the country, Utah's cost of living is 14.2% higher than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in Utah?

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What is the weather like in Utah?

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the state of Utah, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Utah takes pride in both its extreme geographic features (like Arches National Park) as well as its pioneering spirit cultivated since days of first Mormon pioneers who settled Salt Lake Valley despite encountering harsh terrain & limited resources

Location Details

State: Utah
County: Salt Lake, Utah, 29 total
Metro Area: Salt_Lake_City, Ogden-Clearfield, 9 total
City: Salt Lake City, West Valley City, 329 total

Zip Codes: 84118, 84095, 84015, 84404, 84043, 84119, 84120, 84041, 84074, 84062, 293 total
Cost of Living: 14.2% higher

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Utah Cost of Living

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$510,600

Median Home Price

+33.8% higher than avg

$79,133

Median Income

+12.8% higher than avg

$1,280 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-11.7% lower than avg

114.2 / 100
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Utah Crime

40.7 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

15.8 / 100
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$97,920

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$42,800

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Abigail · Sandy, UT

Perfect for me

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in other states, and visited most, yet I haven’t found another state that compares to Utah. However, that’s partially personal preference. The Mexican food in More

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Dan · Sandy, UT

Outdoor paradise ruined by politics and religion.

Over 8 years ago

The state is an outdoor paradise of breathtaking beauty and unending opportunities for all sporting, hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing activities. Unfortunately the More

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levi · Ogden, UT

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Over 9 years ago

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