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Santa Clara, UT Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.6% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Santa Clara is relatively affordable, with a mix of new and established neighborhoods. However, the city’s growing popularity is driving up prices. Rentals are also available, but options may be limited.
Cost of Living
97
-3% below national average
100
94
102
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.75% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.6% |
| <p>State 4.85% + County 1.35% + City 0.55%</p> | |
Utah has a 4.95% state income tax rate, with no local income taxes
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Santa Clara has limited public transit options, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly paths and parks
- Tuacahn Amphitheatre
- Snow Canyon State Park
- St. George Children's Museum
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Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Santa Clara based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Santa Clara has regulations regarding outdoor water use, pet ownership, and business licensing
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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📊 Santa Clara — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electricity bills due to air conditioning use, while winter months see increased costs for heating. However, the mild desert climate means that overall utility costs remain relatively stable throughout the year.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The 84765 ZIP code has a property tax millage rate of 0.6%, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, due to the city's relatively flat terrain, wide sidewalks, and accessible parks, but limited public transit options and some areas with no sidewalks or crosswalks
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