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Dive into each indicator for Utah.
103.5
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
112
Housing cost index
90
Utilities index
101
Food & groceries index
97
Healthcare index
103
Transportation index
$95 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.55 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024103.5▲ 8%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 103.5 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 112 | |
| Utilities index | 90 | |
| Food & groceries index | 101 | |
| Healthcare index | 97 | |
| Transportation index | 103 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $95 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.55 /gal |
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