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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
0%
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 Sunset Utah National
Cost of living101105100
Groceries99101100
Health care102101100
Housing100113100
Transportation98101100
Utilities104101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment99102100
Household Items102102100
Education & Childcare106105100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sunset is 4% lower than the Utah average
  • The cost of living in Sunset is 1% higher than the national average
  • Sunset housing is equal to 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$105,504$8,792$2,462$3,165
      Renters$69,554$5,796$1,623$2,087
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Sunset is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Sunset has a median income of about $105,504 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,462 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $69,554. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,623 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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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      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Ogden, UT90,5201011.5%
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      Riverdale, UT9,0771066.0%
      Clearfield, UT32,5371087.7%
      Sunset, UT5,4561010.8%

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      Sunset, UT5,4561010.8%
      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.