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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Cottonwood Heights, UT โ€” COL adjusted from Boise, ID area + state data

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 23.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,781
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$504K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$513K

Cottonwood Heights, UT

The Beehive State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 32K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cottonwood Heights, UT vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 44.0%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$2,256
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$993
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 31.5%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$1,111
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$350
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 19.2%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$1,488
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$286
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 14.8%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$897
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$132
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 16.6%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$445
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$73.76
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.1%
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$590
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$41.90
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Cottonwood Heights, UT has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$677
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,043
1 Bed
From$784
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,056
2 Bed
From$998
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,192
3 Bed
From$1,390
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,480
Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,787
Monthly in Cottonwood Heights, UT
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,878
Difference

Home Values

Cottonwood Heights
Denver
-
Median Value
$513K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
-
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $675
Per year
Monthly Difference
$56.25
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Cottonwood Heights, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cottonwood Heights
Denver
44 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
35.2%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
95 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Utah and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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