What is the cost of living in Utah?

Utah has an average cost of living index of 109, which is 3% below the national average of 112. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,563, and average median household income is $82,572.

What is the cheapest city in Utah?

Provo is the most affordable city tracked in Utah, with a cost index of 105 and median rent of $1,448/month.

What is the most expensive city in Utah?

West Jordan is the most expensive city tracked in Utah, with a cost index of 112 and median rent of $1,651/month.

What is the average rent in Utah?

The average monthly rent across 4 tracked cities in Utah is $1,563. The cheapest rent is in Provo at $1,448/month.

What is the average household income in Utah?

The average median household income across tracked cities in Utah is $82,572. The highest-earning city is West Jordan at $103,960.

Is Utah affordable to live in?

Utah's average rent-to-income ratio is 23.3%. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent below 30% of gross income. Utah is generally considered affordable, with rent taking less than 30% of typical incomes.

Home/Utah

4 cities tracked

Utah

Compare affordability, taxes, rent pressure, and earnings across Utah’s tracked cities with a single state-level intelligence view.

All Rankings

Most affordable: Provo

Highest income: West Jordan

Avg rent: $1,563

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State Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and tax signals

Most Affordable

Provo

Index: 105Rent: $1,448

Most Expensive

West Jordan

Index: 112Rent: $1,651

Highest Income

West Jordan

$103,960Rent: $1,651

Utah vs National Average

Cost Index

109

-2.7% vs avg

Avg Rent

$1,563

-17.5% vs avg

Avg Income

$82,572

+2.7% vs avg

Cities in Utah

City	Cost	Rent	Income	Home Price	Pop	Rent/Inc
Salt Lake	111	$1,592	$74,925	$565,484	209,593	25.5%
West Valley	106	$1,560	$88,604	$466,390	134,470	21.1%
West Jordan	112	$1,651	$103,960	$555,810	114,908	19.1%
Provo	105	$1,448	$62,800	$478,858	113,343	27.7%