2 Assisted Living Facilities in Price, UT

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Price

• Seniors in Price pay less for many necessities than residents of other Utah cities. Price has a 92.2 cost of living score, which is lower than the U.S. average of 100 and the Utah average of 104.
  
  
• The Price area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Castleview Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Elderly residents simplify tax time by visiting volunteers for help filing returns. Retired Price residents may qualify for as much as $450 back in the form of a tax credit only available to filers age 65 and older; younger residents only qualify for up to $288 per person. Income affects the credit amount, and seniors lose 2.5 cents from the $450 tax break for every dollar that exceeds $25,000. Despite the potential tax break, seniors should keep in mind Utah is one of the only states that taxes Social Security income, and retirement funds also accrue taxable benefits.
  
  
• Seniors in Price should watch their surroundings closely, as the city is only safer than 8 percent of U.S. cities. There is a one in 23 chance of falling victim to a property crime, which includes home burglary, property damage and automobile damage or theft. There is a one in 761 chance of becoming a victim of violence in Price.
  
  
• Temperatures typically fluctuate from the high teens to the high 80s throughout the year in Price, Utah. Summers are warm, and winters are chilly. There is snow in the winter and rain throughout the year.
  
  
• Elderly residents can breathe comfortably in Price, Utah. The city has an air quality score of 84, which is 26 points higher than the U.S. average. This score is also higher than many other parts of Utah, including Logan and Salt Lake City, which have a spot on the American Lung Association's list of the most polluted cities.