Is Moab Utah expensive to live?

Moab costs around $3,500 per person per month for a moderate lifestyle, almost exactly the US average ($3,525), and matching Utah ($3,500) and Salt Lake City ($3,500) on totals. Housing is the headline pressure: tourism drives rental demand year-round, so a one-bedroom in Moab itself typically runs $1,200 to $1,800, with seasonal spikes during the spring and autumn peaks. Short-term vacation rentals compete with long-term tenants, tightening supply. Moab sits cheaper than Colorado ($3,625), Arizona ($3,900), and Flagstaff ($3,900) on totals. Groceries and fuel run roughly 10 percent above the US average because of the remote setting. For the full lifestyle tier breakdown, see our Moab cost of living page.