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10%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
29%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Hurricane Utah National
Cost of living110104100
Goods & Services104102100
Groceries9999100
Health care8991100
Housing129114100
Transportation105105100
Utilities10295100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Hurricane, UT

The cost of living in Hurricane affects the quality of life one can afford in this new location. It allows people to assess whether they can maintain their preferred lifestyle, including housing, leisure activities and dining options. Your total monthly expenditures can varry depending on the area, as well as many other factors. The cost of living in Hurricane is 110, which is 10% higher than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

Housing costs are a very significant part of the Hurricane cost of living index and generally encompass a large percentage of take-home income. Unfortunately, in this area, the housing costs for both homes and rentals were 29.2% more than the average city. This includes things like home and rent prices, mortgage rates and insurance.

Is Hurricane Affordable?

Is Hurricane an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in Hurricane, the median home price is 41.4% higher than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 0.8% higher than the usual rates. Income levels in Hurricane come in at $57,882, which is 4.6% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Hurricane?

Transportation: When public transportation options are limited or non-existent, residents frequently resort to vehicle ownership, which can significantly contribute to the overall cost of living. Monthly financial obligations encompass fuel, insurance, regular maintenance and potentially lease or financing expenses. In Hurricane, the transportation index is 4.5% higher than the national average.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may implement government subsidies or assistance programs with the goal of alleviating the cost of living pressures on their residents. These programs encompass a broad spectrum of support mechanisms, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farming subsidies. Areas offering fewer subsidies may experience a rise in their cost of living.

Taxes: Areas with higher taxes, including sales taxes and income taxes, can contribute to a higher cost of living. Paying more tax for everyday goods and services like clothing and food will result in higher costs, as will paying a higher rate of income tax. The general sales tax rate in Hurricane starts at 6.1% and the income tax rates start at 4.85%.

Where is the Data From?

The Hurricane cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. Published on a quarterly basis, it compiles data from more than 300 independent researchers, encompassing over 60 goods and services. These items have been meticulously selected to represent various consumer expenditure categories, in 6 categories. Weightings assigned to cost differentials draw from government survey data tracking spending patterns among professional and executive households. While the C2ER index excludes data on sales or income tax rates, AreaVibes incorporates tax rates into the overall cost of living score for each region.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hurricane is 6% higher than the Utah average
  • The cost of living in Hurricane is 10% higher than the national average
  • Hurricane housing is 29% higher than the national average
  • Utah general sales tax is 20% higher than the national average
  • Utah state income tax is 87% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$65,000$5,417$1,517$1,950
      Renters$41,237$3,436$962$1,237
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Hurricane is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Hurricane has a median income of about $65,000 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,517 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $41,237. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $962 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Utah Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Utah 6.1% 8.35%

      Utah Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Utah 4.85% 4.85%

      Goods & Services

      Item Hurricane National avg. Difference
      Haircut $20.87$24.2614.0%
      Beauty Salon $52.26$45.5614.7%
      Toothpaste $3.55$3.704.2%
      Shampoo $1.18$1.287.6%
      Movie $13.03$12.137.4%
      Bowling $22.87$18.0027.0%

      Groceries

      Item Hurricane National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.57$5.844.6%
      Fried Chicken $1.46$1.577.0%
      Milk $4.71$4.670.9%
      Potatoes $4.61$4.936.6%
      Pizza $12.62$12.094.4%
      Beer $10.87$10.414.4%

      Health Care

      Item Hurricane National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $115.64$125.688.0%
      Doctor $128.89$135.785.1%
      Dentist $104.11$113.298.1%
      Ibuprofen $10.75$10.650.9%
      Lipitor $503.46$468.607.4%

      Housing

      Item Hurricane National avg. Difference
      Home Price $261,100.00$184,700.0041.4%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $3,031.92$2,346.6929.2%
      Apartment Rent $957.00$949.000.8%

      Transportation

      Item Hurricane National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.60$3.464.0%
      Tire Balancing $74.74$59.9224.7%

      Utilities

      Item Hurricane National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $173.85$193.9910.4%
      Phone $191.65$192.250.3%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Pine Valley, UT1221022.0%
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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.