Historical data
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Cost of living index
2010–2024MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Cost of Living Index
Utah's overall cost of living index is about 103.5 (U.S. average = 100), driven mainly by elevated housing costs along the Wasatch Front.
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 98.9 | 100 |
Housing Costs
Housing costs in Utah run about 12% above the national average, the main driver of the state's overall elevated cost of living.
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 107.8 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Utility costs in Utah run about 10% below the national average, with electricity averaging around $95 per month for a typical household.
Utilities price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (West region)
1979–2024BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APU040072610).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 78.7 | 100 |
Food Costs
Food and grocery costs in Utah are close to the national average, with an index of about 101.
Goods price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
Food price index (West region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U food, West region, annual average (CUUR0400SAF1).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 96.4 | 100 |
Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs in Utah are slightly below the national average, with an index of about 97, aided by a relatively young and healthy population.
Medical care price index (West region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U medical care, West region, annual average (CUUR0400SAM).
Transportation Costs
Transportation costs in Utah run slightly above the national average, with average gas prices near $3.55 per gallon.
Regular gasoline price
1993–2025U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, Rocky Mountain region (PADD 4), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R40_DPG).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $4.42 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |