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Cedar City, UT Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
$60/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.6% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Cedar City is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. The city has seen steady growth in recent years, driven by its proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities and the presence of Southern Utah University. Rentals are also available, including apartments and single-family homes
Cost of Living
97
-3% below national average
95
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.75% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.6% |
| <p>State 5.95% + County 1.35% + City 0.45%</p> | |
Utah has a flat state income tax rate of 4.95%
Family & Relocation
70
7.5/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Cedar City has a limited public transportation system, but it is relatively stroller-friendly, with accessible buses and sidewalks
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Brian Head Ski Resort
- Cedar City Children's Museum
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📰 Live Local News
Cedar City has regulations in place to protect its natural environment and historic downtown area, including zoning restrictions and building codes
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Cedar City — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Cedar City fluctuate seasonally, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning and higher gas bills in the winter due to heating. However, the city's mild climate means that these fluctuations are relatively moderate
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 84720 has a property tax millage rate of 0.0065, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8, with wide sidewalks, accessible parks, and relatively flat terrain, making it easy to get around with a stroller
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