Cost of Living in St. George, UT

Population 99,184 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

133

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

St. George lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $457,000 — 50% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Utah.

Located 100 miles northeast of North Las Vegas, St. George is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than North Las Vegas' $372,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 150

Rent 109

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in St. George

The median home value in St. George is $456,900 — 50% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,429/month, 9% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,870/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 65.8°F and lows of 34.9°F. Overall, St. George has a cost of living index of 133 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$456,900

50% above avg

Median Rent

$1,429/mo

9% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

26.6x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

0.6%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$737

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,036

3 BR

$1,418

4 BR

$1,699

Owner-occupied 68.2%

Renter-occupied 31.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,429

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,043/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

18.0 min

33% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

13.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

71.8%

Carpooled

10.5%

Public transit

0.7%

Walked

1.9%

Bicycle

0.5%

Work from home

13.1%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%

Total Sales Tax 5.9%

State rate 4.8%

Avg local rate 1.1%

Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$72,870

2% below avg

Per Capita Income

$36,254

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

27% below avg

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Labor Force Participation

57.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.8%

Graduate degree 13.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9

Male median age 35.6

Female median age 39.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

65.8°F

Avg Low

34.9°F

Annual Precip

11"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	47	56	63	73	85	91	89	81	67	53	42
Low °F	18	21	27	32	40	49	57	56	46	34	24	16
Precip"	0.82	0.98	1.23	1.01	0.94	0.48	1.02	0.86	0.75	1.23	0.84	0.88

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good

79.7%

Good air days/yr

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

345

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%

4-Year Graduation Rate

25:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

35,920

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in St. George, UT?

St. George has a cost index of 133 (100 = national average). It is 33% above the national average.

What is average rent in St. George, UT?

The median gross rent in St. George is $1,429 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in St. George?

The median home value in St. George is $456,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in St. George?

The median household income in St. George is $72,870 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in St. George, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in St. George is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is St. George, UT affordable?

St. George is above average in cost of living, with an index of 133 — about 33% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in St. George?

St. George has average high temperatures of 65.8°F and average lows of 34.9°F. Annual precipitation is 11". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

St. George at a Glance

Population: 99,184
Median Income: $72,870
Home Value: $456,900
Median Rent: $1,429/mo
Unemployment: 3.5%
Avg High Temp: 65.8°F
Sales Tax: 5.9%

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