Moving to Utah from Massachusetts
What to Expect
Considering a move from Massachusetts to Utah? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Massachusetts to Utah, you would find that Utah is 16.4% cheaper than Massachusetts. A $75,000 salary in Massachusetts would need to be roughly $59,690 in Utah to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Massachusetts and Utah.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $59,690
To maintain the same standard of living in Utah
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.8% less
Groceries
pay 15.1% less
Transportation
pay 2.0% more
Housing
pay 22.2% less
Childcare
pay 45.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Utah compared to Massachusetts.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Massachusetts generally does better on safety, though Utah leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Massachusetts generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Utah leads in adult smoking rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Utah performs significantly better than Massachusetts across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Utah performs significantly better than Massachusetts across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Massachusetts generally does better on employment & economy, though Utah leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Massachusetts performs better than Utah across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Boston | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Boston | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) |
| Feb | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) |
| Mar | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) |
| May | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) |
| Aug | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) |
| Nov | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Utah than Massachusetts?
On average Utah is about 20% less expensive than Massachusetts, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Utah?
Budget about $14,922 for 3 months in Utah (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Utah safe?
Massachusetts generally does better on safety, though Utah leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Utah compared to Massachusetts?
Massachusetts generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Utah leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Utah compared to Massachusetts?
The average high temperature in Salt Lake City is 64°F, compared to 59°F in Boston. Salt Lake City receives around 16.1 in of rainfall per year, while Boston gets 43.8 in.
