Utah
R+13 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 101
4.65%
Income Tax
237
Violent Crime / 100K
79.2
Life Expectancy
$500K
Median Home
$1,150
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$2,200/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Below national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Above national avg (76.4)
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Highly urban — big city feel
Restaurant Density
Limited dining options
Religious Congregations
Strong religious community
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
2/100K residents — Growing
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Salt Lake City growing; Sundance Film Festival; Craft beer limited by liquor laws; Kilby Court is legendary indie venue
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
18-week ban; trigger ban blocked by court
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
The only state alongside Hawaii where all gambling is illegal. No lottery, no casinos, no betting of any kind. Mormon influence on legislation.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Mystic Hot Springs (clothing-optional section) · Wasatch Naturists
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Poor — can affect health
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+2.6% job growth · 3.1% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Top tech job market nationally
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Top-10 nationally (Tax Foundation SBTCI 2024)
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Near avg (-0.02 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Designated use areas only; state-issued permits required in some counties
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 37°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
8.6% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax abatement
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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