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Show PAGE 6 THE THUNDERBIRD SUSC MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1990 Cedar rent low, says prof WM ok o It's your choice. With gas prices on the rise, and no end in sight, which makes more sense? For pleasure or for necessity, biking beats walking.. and 70 W. Center paying. The Bike Route 586-42- 42 Student Specie!: Buy any 2 pieces of merchandise and the third for free! get 491 in southern Utah continues to remain low the national to compared average, according to Alan Hamlin assistant professor of business. Through the business department, Hamlin gathers and compiles the cost of living data for submission to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association for its indexes, which are published quarterly. The information gathered on Cedar City and St. George appears along with some 280 cities across the United States and provides valuable data for community, county and college economic planning and marketing. In the second quarter, 1990 report, Hamlin said both Cedar City and St. George remained very low in overall cost of living compared to the national average, at 88.6 percent and 91.6 percent of the national average, respectively. By comparison, Las Vegas, Nev., was 108.9 percent, Phoenix, Ariz., was 106.9 percent and Los Angeles, Calif., came in at 124.1 percent of the national average. In some areas, Cedar City and St. George had little advantage. Food costs were 99.4 percent of the national average in St. George and 103.1 percent in Cedar City and transportation costs were 101.3 percent and 93.1 percent, respectively. But from there, Hamlin said, the picture gets brighter: health care costs were 94.9 percent in St. George and 88.4 percent in Cedar City, while miscellaneous costs everything from the price of haircuts to the cost of hamburgers was 98.2 percent in St. George and 95.8 percent in Cedar City. Housing and utilities remained key areas in pulling down the overall cost of living. With its municipal power system, St. Georges utility costs were sixth lowest in the nation with 65 percent of average, while Cedar City was still very low at 81.7 percent. In housing, Cedar City was third lowest in the nation at 68.3 percent and St. George still had 83.1 percent. However, in rental housing, Cedar City was the very lowest of all 280 cities on the ACCRA list. The average rental price of a 900 square-foo- t dwelling was $277 for the second quarter, but Hamlin said there are indications that rental prices are currently rising. Although very favorable to renters, Hamlin indicated that the low rents in Cedar City could be something of a double-edge- d sword. Both the community and SUSC are experiencing serious shortages of rental housing, but extremely low rents can inhibit developers from investing in income properties. The cost of living in the store!!! Anything South Main, Cedar City 155 North Bluff, St. George Free piece of merchandise must be of equal or lesser value Offer good on sale merchandise. Ends 101190. Center offers tutoring The SUSC Multicultural Center is holding an open house today from 4 to 6 p.m. to introduce the 1990-9- 1 tutoring program. The center provides tutoring and study group programs for all American Indians and multicultural students, and student teachers are under the direction of coordinator Lynn Nolan. This years program offers students a chance to succeed in those classes they may have trouble in, Nolan said. Were here to help all they need to do is come in and see us. Tutors are available in most subjects; however, subjects in addition to those offered will be added if requested. Nolan said that tutors keep regular hours, but are flexible. The Multicultural Center is located at 535 W. 200 South. For further information contact Nolan at 586-777- 7rv V !& ijiliiil, |