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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Farmington, UT โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Boise, ID area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $172.7K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 25.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,895
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$22.7K
Per year

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

Farmington, UT

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$676K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:125
Median Home:$513K

Farmington, UT

The Beehive State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 26K 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: Farmington, UT vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 45.8%
Farmington, UT
$2,228
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,020
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 33.2%
Farmington, UT
$1,098
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$364
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 20.7%
Farmington, UT
$1,470
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$304
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 15.5%
Farmington, UT
$891
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$138
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 17.3%
Farmington, UT
$443
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$76.46
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.8%
Farmington, UT
$586
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$45.48
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Farmington, 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$951
To$1,720
โ†‘ $769
1 Bed
From$1,007
To$1,840
โ†‘ $833
2 Bed
From$1,268
To$2,190
โ†‘ $922
3 Bed
From$1,697
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,173
Farmington, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,430โ€“$1,430/mo

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.

$6,716
Monthly in Farmington, UT
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,948
Difference

Home Values

Farmington
Denver
$676K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +4.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +41.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$676K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 24% less expensive than Farmington

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

Farmington, 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

Farmington, 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

Farmington
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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