Utah
About 14,000 Californians moved to Utah in 2024, the number 17 destination out of California. Utah has a 4.45% flat income tax (tax year 2026).
Home prices in Utah vs. LA
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | n/a |
| Salt Lake City | $580K | $373 | 27 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Taxes
Utah has a 4.45% flat income tax (tax year 2026). Utah lowered its rate from 4.5% to 4.45% for 2026. Rates have been cut several times in recent years, so confirm the current figure. See the Utah revenue department for current rules.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
Common questions
How many people move from California to Utah?
About 13,734 people (plus or minus 3,517) moved from California to Utah in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 17 destination for people leaving California.
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Utah has a 4.45% flat income tax (tax year 2026). California's top marginal rate is 13.3%. Confirm current rates with the Utah revenue department and a CPA.
What do homes cost in Utah compared with LA?
The typical Salt Lake City home sold for about $580K (Redfin, May 2026), versus about $904K for a typical LA County zip code.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.