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Moving from Utah to Missouri

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes. vs. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

Missouri has an overall price level 90.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Utah
98.9
Missouri
90.8
Missouri has 8.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Missouri
69.9
Missouri has 35% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Utah
96.4
Missouri
96.3
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Missouri
98.6
Missouri has 1.2% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Utah
13.3 ¢/kWh
Missouri
14 ¢/kWh
Missouri has 5.4% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Missouri
98.2
Missouri has 1.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Missouri
$254,400
Missouri is 53% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,593/mo
Missouri
$1,067/mo
Missouri is 33% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Utah
93°F
Missouri
88°F
Missouri is 5.4% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Missouri
24°F
Missouri is 9.1% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Missouri
55°F
Missouri is 12% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Missouri
200
Missouri has 9.9% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Missouri
44 in
Missouri is 205% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
44
Missouri
84
Missouri has 91% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Utah
23
Missouri
2
Missouri has 91% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Missouri
12 in
Missouri is 77% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than Utah?

Missouri's overall price level is roughly 89.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Utah tops out at 4.45% income tax. Missouri tops out at 4.7%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Missouri?

Most Missouri residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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