Honestly, if you’ve spent the last few years watching Jasmine Roth rescue homeowners from their own DIY disasters in Southern California, seeing her pack up and head for the mountains felt like a massive plot twist. One minute she’s the queen of "California Casual" in Huntington Beach, and the next, she’s posting photos of snow boots and steep mountain grades in Park City.
People have been asking why did Jasmine Roth move to Utah since she first dropped the news in 2024, and the answer isn't just one thing. It wasn't a snap decision. It wasn't just for a TV show. It was a slow burn that finally caught fire.
The Long Road to Park City
Most people don’t realize that Jasmine and her husband, Brett Roth, weren't strangers to the Beehive State. They actually got married on Park City Mountain way back in 2013. Brett grew up vacationing there, and by 2015, they had already bought a tiny 650-square-foot condo to use as a weekend getaway.
They loved it. Like, really loved it.
They found themselves spending more and more time there every winter, snowboarding and just breathing in that crisp mountain air. Eventually, the "weekend getaway" started feeling more like home than their actual home. Jasmine has been pretty open about the fact that they were chasing a specific kind of calm that California just wasn't giving them anymore.
Traffic. Noise. The constant hustle. It wears you down.
Chasing the "Internal Calm"
In a fairly vulnerable update she shared recently, Jasmine admitted that the move was about a "reset." She mentioned that while they loved Southern California—Brett is from there, and they lived there for 15 years—they were ready for something different.
She put it bluntly: they were looking for "less."
- Less traffic.
- Less people.
- Less noise.
- Less "options" that lead to decision fatigue.
By choosing "less," they found they had room for "more." More time as a family, more nature, and a slower pace that actually allowed them to be present. This became even more critical as they expanded their family. Jasmine gave birth to her second daughter, Darla, in Utah shortly after the move, joining big sister Hazel in their new mountain life.
Why Did Jasmine Roth Move to Utah for Her Career?
You might think moving away from the beach would be a bad career move for someone whose entire brand is built on beachy, "California Casual" designs. But Jasmine is a builder at heart. She likes a challenge.
Moving the production of Help! I Wrecked My House to Utah for Season 5 was a massive logistical undertaking, but it opened up a whole new world of design problems for her to solve.
California is flat. Utah is... not.
Her new home, which she calls "Camp Roth," is literally cut into the side of a mountain. This brought up issues she never had to deal with in Orange County. We're talking about snow loads, mudrooms, basements, and the reality of building on a steep incline.
Ditching the "California Casual"
She actually had to kill off her signature style. Well, maybe not kill it, but definitely evolve it. She told Realtor.com that her old style—the bright whites and electric colors—just didn't look right against the dramatic, earthy backdrop of the Wasatch Range.
She had to learn to use:
- Neutral, earthier tones that resonate with the landscape.
- Textured materials like reclaimed wood and architectural stone.
- Design elements meant for four actual seasons, not just "sunny" and "slightly less sunny."
It’s been a trial-and-error process. She’s used her own home as a guinea pig, testing out what works in a mountain community versus a beach town. If you’ve seen the reveal of her daughters' rooms, you know she’s still got that whimsical touch, but the overall vibe is much more "Modern Mountain" now.
The Financial and Personal Reality
Let’s talk about the stuff people usually whisper about: the money. Moving from California to Utah has some pretty obvious financial perks. California has some of the highest state income taxes in the country (up to 13.3%). Utah, by comparison, has a flat tax rate of around 4.95%.
While Park City itself is definitely not "cheap"—it’s one of the most expensive zip codes in the state—the overall cost of doing business and the tax implications are significantly different. For a business owner like Jasmine, who now owns commercial property in Utah as well, those numbers matter.
But honestly? It seems like it was mostly about the kids.
Jasmine mentioned that after 15 years in SoCal, they had "all the feels" about leaving their friends and their custom-built dream home. But the draw of the mountains and the desire for Hazel and Darla to grow up with more "room to breathe" outweighed the nostalgia.
What’s Next for the Roths?
As of early 2026, Jasmine is fully settled. She’s headlining events like the Salt Lake Home Show and is deep into Utah-based renovations. She even took on a massive project renovating the historic lodge at the top of Park City Mountain Resort—the largest ski resort in the U.S.
Talk about a full-circle moment.
If you're thinking about making a similar "lifestyle move," Jasmine’s journey offers a few real-world takeaways.
Actionable Insights from Jasmine’s Move:
- Test the waters first: They didn't just move to a random state. They spent a decade visiting, owned a small condo first, and knew the community. Never move somewhere based on a vacation vibe alone; live there in the "off-season" first.
- Adapt your "brand": If your career depends on a specific style or location, be prepared to evolve. Jasmine didn't try to force California design on Utah; she listened to what the environment needed.
- Prioritize the "Internal": Geography changes your view, but it doesn't automatically change your stress levels. Jasmine was honest that the "calm" she was chasing was internal, but the change in scenery gave her the space to actually work on it.
- Prepare for the "Jarring" Phase: Even an expert builder found the move difficult. Expect a year of "limbo" where you feel unsettled, especially if you're renovating your own home while living in it with kids.
Moving for a "reset" is a bold move, especially when your life is televised. But for Jasmine Roth, it seems the mountains were calling, and she finally decided to answer.