Here’s what it costs to live in St. George, using only figures from official or clearly cited sources. Where a number couldn’t be verified, it isn’t here.
| Overall price level (2024) | 97.3 on BEA’s Regional Price Parity index for the St. George metro area, where the U.S. average is 100. That’s about 2.7% below the national average. |
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| Median home price (Sept. 2026) | $563,500 for single-family homes in St. George. The average was $716,778. |
| State income tax (2026) | 4.45% flat rate, with no city income taxes. |
| Sales tax | 6.75% combined in St. George (4.85% state, 0.35% county, 1.00% city, 0.55% special district). |
| Property tax on a primary home | Taxed on 55% of market value thanks to Utah’s 45% primary residential exemption. |
Housing
Housing is the biggest line item for most people moving here. The St. George single-family median sale price was $563,500 in September 2026, down 2% from a year earlier. Prices vary a lot by area, home age, lot size, and HOA, so a townhome and a custom view home can be very different markets. See the September 2026 market report and the neighborhood guides for more.
Taxes
- Income tax: Utah taxes resident income at a flat 4.45% for tax year 2026, down from 4.5% in 2025.
- Sales tax: the combined rate in St. George is 6.75%. Nearby cities can differ. Washington City, for example, has a combined rate of 7.08% (per MovingUtah).
- Property tax: a home that’s your primary residence (lived in at least 183 consecutive days a year) gets a 45% exemption, so it’s taxed on 55% of market value. Second homes and vacation homes don’t qualify. Starting January 1, 2027, new owners must file Form TC-473A with the county to receive the exemption after a change of ownership, and the deadline is September 15.
Utilities
- The City of St. George bills electric, water, sewer, and trash together for most homes.
- Homes south of the Virgin River, including Bloomington and Little Valley, generally get electricity from Dixie Power, a member-owned cooperative, instead. Confirm the provider for any address.
- Natural gas is a separate account with the regional gas utility (Enbridge Gas Utah, formerly Dominion Energy).
- Summers are hot, with an average July high around 102°F based on NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals, so budget for higher cooling bills in July and August.
Cars
Washington County doesn’t require vehicle emissions testing. Utah only requires it in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Cache counties. A vehicle titled in Utah for the first time does need a VIN inspection.
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Sources (checked October 2026):
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities: All Items for St. George, UT (MSA), via FRED: 2024 value 97.321
- Scott Buehler, St. George Housing Market Report, September 2026 (WCBR MLS)
- Utah Code §59-10-104 (income tax rate, effective 1/1/2026)
- Utah State Tax Commission, Sales & Use Tax Rates; component breakdown per SalesTaxHandbook
- Utah State Tax Commission, Primary Residential Exemption
- StGeorge.us, Utilities in St. George; Dixie Power, History
- MovingUtah, Moving to St. George (NOAA 1991–2020 July normal high; emissions-test counties; Enbridge Gas Utah)