Who’s Moving To and From Utah?
In the latest Census data (2022), Utah gained about 4,808 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from California, and the largest number leaving head to Texas.
Top states moving into Utah
- California 17,671
- Idaho 7,956
- Arizona 6,587
- Washington 6,381
- Texas 5,897
Where Utah residents move
- Texas 9,241
- California 9,019
- Arizona 7,432
- Idaho 7,170
- Colorado 5,089
Net interstate migration: +4,808 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Utah residents go: the biggest destinations are Texas, California and Arizona. The single largest stream runs to Texas — about 9,241 people in a year. In total, roughly 89,205 residents left Utah for another state, versus about 94,013 who moved in.
Who moves to Utah: the largest inbound flows come from California, Idaho and Arizona, led by California with about 17,671 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
The balance of moves in and out of Utah is relatively close, so no single tax-or-cost story dominates. Jobs, family, housing, and remote-work flexibility all shape these corridors alongside the difference in taxes and prices between states.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Utah and Texas can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Utah with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Utah?
- On net, no — Utah gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 4,808 in 2022. The most people arrive from California.
- Which state do most people move to from Utah?
- Texas is the top destination for people leaving Utah, with about 9,241 moves in the latest year, followed by California and Arizona.
- Which states do people move to Utah from?
- The largest inbound flows to Utah come from California, Idaho and Arizona, led by California with about 17,671 arrivals.