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Murray, UT

Rows tagged local are specific to Murray (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Salt Lake City, UT. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).

School score: 6/10 (district 4900600 · NCES EDFacts)

Cost of living

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)97.1metro-area#0 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)94.7metro-area#0 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)$5.53metro-area#0 of 200
Median household income$81,693local#0 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)$45,712local#0 of 200

Economy

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Unemployment rate3.24%local#0 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)+2.1%local#0 of 200

Housing — what your money buys

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Median home price$415,700local#0 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)5.1×local#0 of 200
1-yr home appreciation+1.3%metro-area#0 of 200
Price per square foot$198local#0 of 200
Typical home size (implied)2,099 sqft
Median rent (monthly)$1,376local#0 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)4,000
Median days on market15metro-area#0 of 200

Taxes

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)12.1%state#0 of 200
Combined sales tax7.19%state#0 of 200
State income tax (top rate)4.55%
Capital gains tax4.65%state#0 of 200
High earnersNo special surtax
Effective property tax rate0.51%local#0 of 200
Median property tax paid$2,117local#0 of 200

Healthcare & childcare

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Healthcare (annual, single adult)$6,000state#0 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)$10,000state#0 of 200

Vehicles & commute

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Annual registration$150state#0 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)Nonestate#0 of 200
Emissions testingRequired
Emissions detailRequired in major metro counties
DMV & license offices8
Avg commute to work20 minlocal#0 of 200

Utilities & fuel

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Electricity13.3¢/kWhstate#0 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill$120state#0 of 200
Gasoline$3.60/galstate#0 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)$52state#0 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)$187state#0 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)$76state#0 of 200

Insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Home insurance (annual)$1,200state#0 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)$1,500state#0 of 200

Disaster risk & supplemental insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Main natural hazardsNotable hazards: wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)$500state#0 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)$450state#0 of 200

Climate & air quality

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)56metro-area#0 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)1,100metro-area#0 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)5,100metro-area#0 of 200
Avg summer high92°Fmetro-area#0 of 200
Avg winter low24°Fmetro-area#0 of 200
Annual precipitation15.5"metro-area#0 of 200
Annual snowfall51.9"metro-area#0 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)66%metro-area#0 of 200
Plant hardiness zone6b
Frost window04-20 → 10-20

Safety

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)260state#0 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)2,200state#0 of 200

Local amenities & recreation

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Grocery stores25metro-area#0 of 200
Parks22
Hiking areas6
Golf courses27
Shooting ranges10
Lakes10

Permits

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)2state#0 of 200
Permit detailGenerally easy

US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.