Why You Should Move Out of Utah
How do you feel about living in Utah?
Utah is a very inclusive state pertaining to landscape, ranging from the “greatest snow on earth” to hot summers and populated cities to grand plateaus. However, experiencing life and societies outside of our little nutshell puts perspective on things. Here’s a few reasons why you would want to live somewhere else.
Let’s start with reason one: Utah’s culture. We all know Utah to be the heart of Mormonism. There’s very little room for separation of church and state and everything you do here is judged harshly. The people themselves are very much tolerable and I love everyone I meet, but that opinion isn’t usually reciprocated. When meeting Mormons, they are so quick to ask and find out if you are a member as if it is a factor deciding if you will be friends or not. It makes socializing a little more difficult if you aren’t.
Reason two, population. Utah’s demographics primarily consist of whites and Latinos providing large families. As part of our culture, tying back to reason one, members of the church are raised to start families young. Families typically consist of 4 or more children here. Already our schools are packed, roads are jammed, and there’s constantly more housing being built because there’s never enough. Many Californians are relocating to Utah as well due to political effects and the pandemic. Our economy has ranked #1 with the lowest unemployment rates in the nation so more and more are coming in looking for work.
Reason three, cost of living. Due to reason two, population growth, living expenses here are continuously increasing. There’s no 2 bed apartment complex in Utah Valley going for less than $1200/month already. Even small houses in Orem are going for at least half a million dollars on the market. On top of living expenses, national gas prices are already at three and a half dollars so prepare to live your life on a strict budget in Utah.
For just three reasons I hope you have some more insight on our state and can start looking in comparisons to other places as needed.
ZC • Sep 13, 2021 at 1:07 PM
As a Mormon, it was interesting the statement made, that Mormons are quick to know if you are of their culture and based on that, decide whether to befriend you. Some Mormons may think this way, but it isn’t all true. We just want to find things in common within other people, and just because they aren’t Mormon doesn’t mean we don’t have to be accomplices. I have many non-mormon friends and I don’t think of them any differently than my Mormon friends. We don’t try to judge people based on their beliefs.
veronica • Sep 13, 2021 at 11:02 AM
I agree with everything and plan on immediately leaving here the second I graduate!
Logan Barnett • Sep 13, 2021 at 10:57 AM
While i do think the church can sometimes be restricting I don’t think it stops people from being friends. If that has happened then you probably shouldn’t be friends with them.
lydia curtis • Sep 1, 2021 at 10:57 AM
I like this discussion, I think the cons of Utah aren’t talked enough about even though it effects everyone living here.
Desi • Sep 1, 2021 at 10:03 AM
As a person living in Utah , reading this article was very relatable. I have been looking to move out of this state for personal reasons but also reasons you have listed above. I like how you bring up, “Utah culture” in your article. I feel this topic is touchy and most people avoid bringing it up because as stated above, you are judged harshly for everything you do. I believe it is important to bring up the topic because as it is avoided people think it isn’t a problem.
Angelica • Sep 1, 2021 at 8:58 AM
I think this is true, because houses are really expensive now and there’s so many people here now.
Athziri • Sep 1, 2021 at 7:54 AM
i agree with all the reasoning you have written