Median rent is 18% lower in Clearfield ($1,459/mo vs $1,779/mo). Buying is cheaper in Clearfield, where the median home runs $342,000 versus $751,700. Households earn more in New York ($79,713 vs $75,429 a year). Taken together, Clearfield is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 94.9 against 113.0 — about 16% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Clearfield, UT.
Quick verdict
Clearfield is 16% cheaper overall
Cost index: 94.9 in Clearfield vs 113.0 in New York (US average = 100)
City A
Clearfield, UT
City B
New York, NY
How much would you need to earn in New York, NY to maintain your standard of living from Clearfield, UT?
Equivalent salary in New York, NY
$89,305
You'd need $14,305 more (19% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Clearfield
Utah
New York
New York
👥Population
Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Clearfield at $1,459/mo compared to $1,779/mo in New York (18% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in New York: the median home is $751,700 versus $342,000 in Clearfield — 55% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Utah's top income tax rate is 4.65% versus 10.90% in New York, so Clearfield is more tax-friendly for high earners. Sales tax is 4.85% in Utah and 4.00% in New York; New York has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Clearfield
Income tax: 4.65%
Sales tax: 4.85%
New York
Income tax: 10.90%
Sales tax: 4.00%
Air quality data is available for New York (avg AQI 61.0) but not yet for Clearfield.
Pick Clearfield if you prioritize lower overall cost of living (index 94.9 vs 113.0).
Pick Clearfield if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,459/mo median).
Pick Clearfield if you prioritize lower state income tax (4.65%).
Is Clearfield cheaper than New York?
Clearfield is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 94.9 versus 113.0 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 16% lower in Clearfield.
How much is rent in Clearfield vs New York?
Median rent is $1,459/mo in Clearfield, UT and $1,779/mo in New York, NY. Clearfield, UT has the lower rent by about 18%.
Which has higher salaries — Clearfield or New York?
Median household income is $75,429 in Clearfield, UT and $79,713 in New York, NY. New York, NY has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Clearfield or New York?
Utah's top income tax rate is 4.65% and New York's is 10.90%. Clearfield, UT has the lower rate.
What salary do I need in New York to match my Clearfield income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Clearfield, UT is equivalent to roughly $119,073 in New York, NY (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology