Cost of Living in Moab, UT

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10%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
17%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Moab Utah National
Cost of living110105100
Groceries103101100
Health care106101100
Housing117113100
Transportation107101100
Utilities110101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109102100
Household Items106102100
Education & Childcare112105100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Moab is 5% higher than the Utah average
  • The cost of living in Moab is 10% higher than the national average
  • Moab housing is 17% higher than the national average
  • Utah general sales tax is 20% higher than the national average
  • Utah state income tax is 87% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$100,060$8,338$2,335$3,002
      Renters$47,824$3,985$1,116$1,435
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Moab, UT, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Moab homeowners, is $100,060. This would allow for a maximum of $2,335 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $47,824 which would result in a maximum of $1,116 to be spent on rental costs.

      Utah Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Utah 6.1% 8.35%

      Utah Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Utah 4.85% 4.85%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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