Housing and tax tradeoff: Kanab, Utah
Kanab, Utah comes out ahead here on home price and tax burden. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
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Compare Ouray vs Kanab on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 1,008 | 4,394 |
| Center Elevation | 7,792 ft(2,375 m) | 4,970 ft(1,515 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $674,234 | $420,240 |
| Median Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Median Income | $68,750 | $70,737 |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 345 days/yr | 349 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 54°F | 67°F |
| Avg. Low | 32°F | 44°F |
| Comfort Score | 37/100Challenging | 47/100Mixed |
| Temp Swing | 44°F | 53°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 28"(71 cm) | 10"(25 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 127"(323 cm) | 25"(64 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 542024 modeled avg · 23 days > 100 | Typical: 442024 modeled avg · 14 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 78 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.2/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | N/A | moderateModerate |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 70%0 |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 50.3 years | 43 years |
| College Educated | 54% | 34% |
| Remote Workers | 13% | 17% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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