Moving from Concord to St. George (2026)

St. George has a COL index of 96 vs 92 for Concord (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 4% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$196 more/mo
on core expenses · $75K salary baseline

Key differences

COL index
9296
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,500$1,300
per month
State tax
4.5%4.7%
income tax
Take-home at $75K
$4,459$4,447
per month

Salary needed in St. George to match your Concord lifestyle

Based on the 4% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in ConcordEquivalent in St. George
$40K$41,739
$50K$52,174
$60K$62,609
$75K$78,261
$80K$83,478
$100K$104,348
$120K$125,217
$150K$156,522

Monthly budget at $75K — Concord vs St. George

ExpenseConcordSt. George
Monthly take-home$4,459$4,447
1BR rent$1,500$1,300
Groceries$365$372
Transport$42$40
Utilities$152$148
Internet$60$63
Left after essentials$2,340$2,524

Frequently asked questions

Is St. George cheaper than Concord?

No. St. George has a cost of living index of 96 vs 92 for Concord (100 = US average). That's about 4% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Concord to St. George?

On a $75K salary, moving from Concord to St. George could save roughly $196/month on core expenses. That's ~$2,352/year.

What salary do I need in St. George to match my Concord lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Concord, you'd need roughly $78,261/year in St. George. This is based on the overall COL index difference between the two cities.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates at $75K. Zillow · BLS · Numbeo · For general guidance only