Cost of Living in Murray

Murray's housing and rent run moderately, layered with Utah's low, flat 4.45% state income tax and a Salt Lake County property tax rate now subject to a real, disclosed 2026-2027 budget increase.

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Housing costs carry a real, disclosed spread and YoY divergence

Redfin's median sale price ran $534,597 as of June 2026 (up 0.9% YoY), while Zillow's typical home value ran lower at $520,400 but DOWN 5.4% YoY -- a real, disclosed divergence in both level and direction across sources.

Rent runs comparatively moderate

One-bedroom rent averaged $1,230/month as of August 2026 per Zumper (up 6.36% YoY) -- genuinely more moderate than Farmington's $1,499 average, built elsewhere in this same pass.

Utah's flat income tax and Salt Lake County's real 2026-2027 tax increase

Utah's flat 4.45% state income tax applies statewide. Salt Lake County's effective property tax rate ran approximately 0.56%, but the county's 2026-2027 budget was passed with a real, disclosed property tax increase of approximately 14.65% -- a Murray homeowner's actual bill may run meaningfully higher.

A 7.25% combined sales tax

Murray's combined sales tax rate ran 7.25% as of 2026.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.