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Utah cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Utah has a cost-of-living index of 100.6 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $50,300, median household income of $96,658, combined average sales tax about 7.18%, and regular gas about $4.085/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index100.6100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$50,300
Median HH income$96,658
Sales tax (comb.)7.18%
Gas (87 octane)$4.085/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest citySalt Lake City (209,593)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Flat 4.5%

Sales tax: 4.85% state (combined avg. ~7.18%)

Major industries: Technology, tourism/outdoors (national parks), manufacturing, agriculture, finance

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~93°F (July, Salt Lake area) · Winter low ~22°F (January)

Culture (context)

Temple Square / Church History Museum

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FAQ

What is Utah's cost of living index?

Utah's cost-of-living index is 100.6 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Utah?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $50,300 for Utah.

What is median household income in Utah?

Median household income in Utah is $96,658 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Utah?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Utah is 7.18%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Utah have a state income tax?

State income tax in Utah: Flat 4.5%.

What was regular gas in Utah in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $4.085 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.