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Cost of Living in Hurricane, Utah

Hurricane, Utah, July 2009
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Hurricane costs

A Hurricane budget needs housing, cooling, vehicles, water, care travel, and outdoor costs visible

The catalog's modeled local monthly estimate is $3,581 for one person and $5,273 for a couple. It lists one bedroom rent at $1,182, two bedroom rent at $1,388, utilities at $234, groceries at $594, transportation at $1,289, and healthcare at $516. The catalog labels property taxes Low and car need Required. Treat these as planning references, not a personal retirement budget.

Request utility history, tax records, roof and cooling records, drainage information, insurance, parking details, internet, vehicle costs, water and outdoor equipment costs, hospital routes, pharmacy access, and heat arrangements. A lower rent anchor can still leave a household with substantial cooling, fuel, maintenance, healthcare, and regional travel costs.

Planning a monthly budget

A local monthly estimate of $3,581 gives you the starting point, with transportation taking the largest share.

Housing
$1,182
Utilities (in rent)
$234
Food
$594/mo
Transportation
$1,289/mo
Healthcare
$516

Utilities are included in housing so they are not added twice. The separate Utilities row is a reference estimate.

How the total can change

A traveler style stay, a couple household, and long term rent answer different planning questions.

Comfortable Living
$5,032

Moderate

Cost of Living for Couple
$5,273

Good

Typical 1BR Rent
$1,182

Very Good

Everyday expenses

Dining, transportation, taxes, and car needs can change how the monthly budget feels.

Dining Out
$387/mo

Good

Need for a Car
Required
Property Taxes
Low

Good

Overall Feel
Moderate
Residents 65+ Below Poverty Level
5.0%
65+ Householder — Renter Occupied
15.4%
65+ Households With High Housing Costs
30.4%
Median Household Income, Householder 65+
$64,815

Could Hurricane fit your monthly retirement budget?

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Housing

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Starting renter estimates

Use these broad monthly estimates as a starting point, then replace them with costs you know.

One person
$3,581 per month
Two people
$5,273 per month

One-person estimate breakdown

Housing
$1,182
Food
$594
Transportation
$1,289
Healthcare
$516

Taxes, debt, insurance, out-of-pocket care, travel, and one-time moving costs may not be included.

Hurricane in everyday life

Could Hurricane work for you?

What may work well

  • Census rent anchors and the catalog breakdown provide household planning references.
  • The local clinic, regional hospital, pharmacies, parks, lakes, and St. George services provide concrete weekly resources.

What to think about

  • The citywide figures are planning references, not a personal retirement budget.
  • Vehicle use, cooling, water, insurance, maintenance, extreme heat, storms, and regional care can change the total.

Price a Hurricane household

  1. Compare several addresses

    Keep housing, cooling, utilities, insurance, vehicle use, repairs, parking, heat, drainage, traffic, errands, and care distance visible.

  2. Map recurring care

    Price Hurricane Valley Clinic, St. George Regional Hospital, specialists, pharmacy, groceries, fuel, parking, referrals, and aftercare.

  3. Reserve for desert weather

    Keep room for air conditioning, roof repairs, drainage, water, power, insurance, fire restrictions, heat supplies, cold nights, and a ride after difficult weather.

Questions retirees ask

Are Hurricane rent figures the full budget?

No. Add heating, cooling, taxes, insurance, maintenance, transport, food, care, prescriptions, fuel, parking, water, repairs, storm supplies, and regional trips.

Why do Hurricane homes have different budgets?

Cooling, drainage, shade, roof and window condition, insurance, parking, vehicle use, repairs, water, and care distance vary by address.

Hurricane affordability depends on the actual home, cooling and flood plan, car use, transport, insurance, care, water, and the services used each week.

Sources

The budget value gives a starting point for everyday spending. Housing, healthcare, safety, and climate can change what feels comfortable for a household.

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.

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