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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.5K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 22.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,708
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.5K
Per year

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

Pleasant Grove, UT

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$575K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$513K

Pleasant Grove, UT

The Beehive State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 37K 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: Pleasant Grove, UT vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 42.9%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$2,273
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$975
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 30.5%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,120
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$342
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 18.3%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,500
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$275
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 14.3%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$900
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$129
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 16.1%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$447
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$72.00
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 6.7%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$592
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$39.57
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Pleasant Grove, 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$977
To$1,720
โ†‘ $743
1 Bed
From$984
To$1,840
โ†‘ $856
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,055
3 Bed
From$1,581
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,289
Pleasant Grove, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,370โ€“$1,370/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.

$6,833
Monthly in Pleasant Grove, UT
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,832
Difference

Home Values

Pleasant Grove
Denver
$575K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +35.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$575K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 11% less expensive than Pleasant Grove

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

Pleasant Grove, 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

Pleasant Grove, 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

Pleasant Grove
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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