Is Moab Utah expensive to live?

Moab costs around $3,075 per person per month for a moderate lifestyle, slightly below the US average ($3,275), and cheaper than Utah ($3,100) and Salt Lake City ($2,875). 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 ($3,550), Arizona ($3,275), and Flagstaff ($3,275) 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.